Best Practices with Skin Markers in Breast MRI
The use and benefits of MR-specific skin markers in orthopedic MRI are well known but we often receive questions with regard to their use in breast MRI.
Skin Tears in Mammography Happen…But Do They Have To?
In mammography, skin tears happen. Some are avoidable, while others are not. If a patient pulls away from the receptor plate too fast after the compression paddle has been released, the breast can...
A Radiologist's Perspective on the Importance of Marking Moles in Mammography
Friday morning, 8:00 am, my first patient arrives. A 61 year old woman with a personal history of breast cancer and a mother with postmenopausal breast cancer presents for her annual mammogram. The...
Effective Communication in Mammography is Key to Successful Patient Care
Mammography technologists are the eyes and ears of the radiologist; which makes them critically important in the breast imaging process.
Beyond the Mammography Reading Room: Recognizing Radiologists Who Inspire and Empower
October may be one month dedicated to breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection. However, for those in the field of mammography and breast health – it’s a daily affair.
Bella Blankets and Tissue Acquisition in Mammography
People working in the healthcare field hope to provide better care to the patient population by delivering better outcomes, offering a better experience, and potentially to help save a life. Whether...
Capturing the Elusive Pectoralis Major in Mammography
Did you know that 67% of all female breast cancers occur in the upper outer quadrant of the breast? Did you also know that the largest percentage of quality failures cited by the MQSA are due to poor...
A Portion of the Proceeds - Where it Goes, Who it Helps
Each October, there is no shortage of exposure about the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness. The initiative builds each year gaining more and more exposure.
Coping Financially with Breast Cancer
While fighting for their lives, many women in active treatment for breast cancer lose their livelihoods - experiencing a loss of income that often leads to catastrophic financial losses and the need...
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