It was supposed to be a routine mammogram. A technologist brought her patient into the room: an older woman who had clearly been through a lot. Frail skin, slightly stooped posture, the kind of...

Every day, radiologists make decisions that can change a patient's life. Recommend a biopsy too often, and patients may undergo unnecessary procedures. Recommend too few, and an aggressive cancer...

For years, breast arterial calcifications (BAC) have been a familiar finding on screening mammograms. They were noted, recognized as benign from a breast cancer perspective, and often received little...

The entire tone of a room can be changed by a patient who is extremely nervous and presenting for her mammogram. Anxiousness can make positioning more difficult, increase tension during compression,...

Most people think of mammography as a quick appointment. Ten minutes. Maybe fifteen. A little uncomfortable, but routine. For the patient, it’s just another item in a busy day. For the radiologist...

It’s the first appointment of the morning. She’s early. Quiet. First mammogram. You call her name and notice the tight smile, the one that says, "I’m trying to be brave about this". You’ve performed...

When it comes to mammograms, one size does not fit all. That is especially true for women with dense breast tissue, a common but often misunderstood factor that can impact both cancer risk and the...

Breast cancer screening for pregnant and lactating women can be complex, with conflicting recommendations leading to confusion among patients and referring providers.1 Common concerns include...

For many women, scheduling a mammogram can bring up fear, uncertainty, and even memories of difficult past experiences. Anxiety often begins long before they arrive for their exam. Concerns about...