Question 1

will coffee affect mammogram pictures?

Accepted Answer

No: No it will not.

Question 2

my radiologist took extra pictures on one side during routine mammagram, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Mammogram: Try not to worry.  It is not unusual to take extra xrays if an area of the breast is not well defined or needs clarification.  Your doctor will discuss this with you if there is a problem.

Question 3

are mammograms really completely safe?

Accepted Answer

No: If your question was' "are they safe?", my answer would have been "yes".  Having a mammogram does expose you to a low dose of radiation, and radiation exposure is a known risk factor for breast cancer.  A better question is: "do the benefits of mammography outweigh the risks?"  this answer is a strong yes, especially when started no earlier than age 40.

Question 4

why don't cysts show up on a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

They may: But always clarified by ultrasound.  Wouldn't it be great if they started with circular array, non-compession, prone u/s to start? Under development if the big companies do not kill it.

Question 5

what can mammograms show besides tumor?

Accepted Answer

Many things: A mammogram can show normal breast tissue for most people.  It can show many benign changes such as fluid filled cysts, calcifications, fibroadenomas. Dilated ducts and dense tissue.  These benign changes are far more common than breast cancer.

Question 6

can a mammogram irritate a fibroadenoma?

Accepted Answer

Mammogram ?: A digital mammogram cannot "irritate" or cause a fibroadenoma, but any "breast lump" at age 52 should be evaluated by exam and mammography, and if there is breast cancer in your prime relatives history (mother, sisters, aunts on mother's side, etc.) a bilateral MRI of breasts is more accurate.

Question 7

what are the risks to getting a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

BENEFIT>>risks: Like all xray studies, there is a small dose of radiation associated with mammography, however the benefit of finding cancers early outweighs this risk.  Mammograms are not perfect: some cancers can be missed, some 'suspicious' abnormalities end up being benign.  However, it's the best, most cost-effective screening test for breast cancer:  mammograms save lives!

Question 8

what does an abnormal mammogram look like?

Accepted Answer

It is variable: In a normal breast, a mammogram shows normal skin dark grey fat and lighter grey breast tissue.  Suspicious findings include clusters of tiny microcalcifications or a density/mass with irregular or spiculated margins.  To the untrained eye, these can look just like breast tissue. Comparing to older mammograms increases the likelihood of being able to spot a new or enlarging abnormality.

Question 9

what does this mammogram result mean if dense?

Accepted Answer

Common in your age: Many younger women have dense breasts on mammograms. This means more glandular tissue. In older women there is more fatty tissue and the mammogram is actually better.
A mammogram with dense breast tissue at 42 is not abnormal, and not a major source for concern.

Question 10

magnified mammogram due to multiple calcifications?

Accepted Answer

Mammogram: This is a "glorified", more sensitive method to perform a mammogram examination in order to further evaluate the changes they are seeing.

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