baseline mammo: lt side mild area of asymmetry with parenchymal density in medial posterior. short f/u suggested. what does it mean & should i worry?

Question

Please answer: what means ill marginated focal asymmetry of low density in mammogram? Should i be worry?

Answer 1

It's suspicious.: You shouldn't worry, but you should have a breast exam now and again in 6 months with a repeat mammogram in 6 months. Your mammogram shows that your left breast is not identical to your right breast. There is an area that's more dense, located close to the chest on the side near your breastbone. It could be your normal anatomy, but the only way to know is to follow it over time. I hope that helps!

Answer 2

Start annually age40: Annual mammography starting at age 40 is recommended by majority. This is recommendation of the american cancer society, the american college of radiology, the american college of obstetrics and gynecology, as well as many others. If one has relatives (specially first-degree relatives) with breast cancer in young age, screening should start earlier.

Answer 3

Yearly after 40: In the abscence of other risk factors, get a baseline mammogram between 35 to 40 and yearly mammogram after age 40. If there are other risk factors such as family histry of breast cancer you may have to start earlier. Check with your physician.

Answer 4

Age 40: According to the American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, and most others, annual screening mammography should begin at age 40. Screening may begin sooner if you are a BRCA carrier or are otherwise at high risk.

Answer 5

Get mammogram: every other year starting at age 40 till age 50 then every year. If you are high risk mammograms may start earlier and be yearly from the start.

Answer 6

At least every 2 yrs: This is unclear, because a well-done study showed little difference between yearly or every 2 year mammograms in women ages 50-69. The age to start mammograms is also unclear. For women under 50, it takes 1, 904 mammograms to prevent one death from breast cancer. Most groups recommend starting at age 40, but ask your doctor to explain your personal risks and benefits based on your history.

Answer 7

See: Womenshealth.Gov under mammogram. Also see radiologyinfo.Org.

Answer 8

Mammo: According to the American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, and others, annual screening mammography should begin at age 40. Screening may begin sooner if you are a BRCA carrier or are otherwise at high risk.

Answer 9

Depends: Routine mammograms at your age are not necessary with very rare exceptions. If you have a breast mass, your doc might order a mammogram to look for other problems, but mammograms are not good for evaluation breast lumps. Read that again. Unless you have a terrible family history doing a monthly self breast exam after your menstrual cycle is more than enough at your age.

Answer 10

Not until 40 yo: Most professional societies recommend starting annual mammograms at age 40. However, if you have a family history of breast cancer, see a physician because you may be started earlier if you meet criteria.

Answer 11

Not at all, unless..: If you are a BRCA carrier or have other strong risks, I t may be appropriate for you to begin screening soon. If you have a lump or other symptom, see your doctor, ultrasound would be the first imaging test of choice in your age group. Otherwise, the American College of Radiology, American Cancer Society, and others recommend screening starting at age 40.

Answer 12

Mammography: Please contact your health insurance company directly so they can tell you what their procedure is.

Answer 13

Your doctor: This not an appropriate forum to look for a mammogram order. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Answer 14

Orders for tests: Make sense only if followed upon by ordering doctor. They are best managed by a primary care physician or Gyn for the specific test you mentioned and previous test results will be needed for comparison, proper decisions and follow up.

Answer 15

Try looking online: Years ago, listings used to be available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. Local medical societies, hospitals, insurance companies usually list medical doctors and imaging (radiology) locations by name, specialty, and insurance plan. Some cities have locations doing mainly mammos.

Answer 16

Mammogram : Most radiology departments at hospitals offer mammogram. Suggest you check first with your specific plan as to which hospitals are covered. Then contact the hospital radiology department for a booking and further assistance. If this fails contact your GP who can direct you further. Take care

baseline mammo: lt side mild area of asymmetry with parenchymal density in medial posterior. short f/u suggested. what does it mean & should i worry?

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