How
to Do Breast Self-Exams
You
are your own best defense at the frontlines of early detection. The
Susan G. Komen foundation shows you how in a comprehensive online video.
When to Go Digital
Article from Prevention Magazine detailing a study comparing the accuracy
of digital and film mammography for diagnosing breast cancer.
MRIs
beat mammograms, study finds
MSNBC report on research suggesting MRI scans find nearly twice as
many tumors as mammograms do, but they're expensive and trigger more
unneeded biopsies.
Breast
Cancer 3-D Color Ultrasound Imaging
The Doctor's Guide to the Internet with information on the ultrasound
concept that promises to give faster and more accurate diagnoses.
Percutaneous
Imaging-Guided Core Breast Biopsy
The American Journal of Roentgenology provides a detailed explanation
of the core needle procedure including pictures of the procedure and
findings.
Tumor
Markers
From the National Cancer Institute, a list and explanation of tumor
markers used in detection of cancer.
Breast
Cancer Diagnostic Tools
Overview
explaining what's available and how they are used, with a list of
questions to ask your doctor about biopsies.
Breast
Cancer Diagnostic Algorithms for Primary Care Providers
Online
tools for professionals, but a look behind the scenes with a list
of quesions you might be asked, and how they assess case histories
and symptoms.
Tubular
Carcinoma of the Breast
A less common form of breast cancer is discussed in this February 2000
AJR article.
also
see -> Diagnosing
Breast Cancer - Tools & Techniques
How
to Do a Breast Self-Exam
