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My screening mammogram turned out to be negative, but my doctor says i need a breast exam. why?
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It helps: All breast testing such as exam, mammogram, ultrasound, MRI and even biopsy have advantages and limitations. Mammograms can miss abnormalities found by an exam.
Answered 5/16/2016
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Breast exam: There are three basic components to breast care, breast self examination, clinical examination by physician and mammogram. It is important for the patient to do self breast exam during her menses allowing her to learn how her breast tissue feels, this enables the patient to seek early exam by her doctor so the doctor can determine what imaging is indicated.
Answered 3/9/2015
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They are: complementary examinations. Both are important in a comprehensive breast health evaluation. A small percentage of breast cancers are found on physical examination and not seen on mammography.
Answered 7/20/2014
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