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Why would a mammogram tech ask if you have gained weight since your last mammogram?
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Weight: The breasts may have appeared more denser compared to previous mammogram.
Answered 11/27/2012
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Weight gain: Possibly your mammogram changed in appearance, or technical factors changed, and tech asked about weight gain to account for the change.
Answered 7/13/2014
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