Dr. Amber Dobyne of OakBend Medical Group recently discussed breast exams and mammograms and the different kinds a woman might expect to receive. A clinical breast exam is done by a patient’s OB/GYN or other health provider where they examine your breast for any abnormalities during a routine check-up. This exam is recommended every one…
There are numerous reasons why a radiologist may elect to ask for additional views or ultrasounds after reading your mammogram. We are viewing a 3-dimensional object in 2 dimensions. Overlapping tissue can create densities on the mammogram that appear as a mass or area termed “architectural distortion.” The main reasons you may be called back…
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. OakBend Medical Center recognizes every woman is at risk for breast cancer and screening for risk factors although…