FAQs: Accelerated Breast MRI
Want to learn more about an Accelerated Breast MRI™, also known as an abbreviated breast MRI? Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions: Is an MRI an Effective Breast Cancer Screening Tool? An MRI uses radio waves and magnets that generate detailed images of the soft tissues inside the breast. A breast MRI […]
When a Second Opinion Is Needed on Your Imaging Scan
If your doctor suspects that you have a cancerous tumor, a CT scan can reveal important details about the location, shape, and size of the mass. This diagnostic option does not require any surgery and can be done in a relatively short period of time—typically within 10 to 30 minutes. However, a single imaging scan […]
Dense Breast Tissue and Your Mammogram
Did you know that, in 2019, U.S. Congress directed the Food and Drug Administration to require providers to include breast density information in mammogram reports? Although many states already require providers to do this, the new law will require all health care providers, no matter where, to let you know if your mammogram reveals dense […]