Breast Cancer: Tests & Diagnosis

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Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test
Medical Test
09/19/07, Healthwise
A breast cancer (BRCA) gene test is a blood test to check for specific changes (mutations) in genes that help control normal cell growth. Finding changes in these genes, called BRCA1 and BRCA2, can help determine your chance of develop
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Breast Biopsy
Medical Test
05/01/07, Healthwise
A breast biopsy removes a sample of breast tissue that is looked at under a microscope to check for breast cancer. A breast biopsy is usually done to check a lump found during a breast examination or a suspicious area found on a m
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Breast and Ovarian Cancer (BRCA) Genetic Test
Article
09/19/07, Healthwise
The blood test for breast or ovarian cancer looks for changes, or mutations, in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Normally, these genes help control cell growth. Cancer occurs when cells change and grow out of control. Women who inherit
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Mammogram
Medical Test
02/22/07, Healthwise
A mammogram is an X-ray test of the breasts (mammary glands) used to screen for breast problems, such as a lump, and whether a lump is fluid-filled (a cyst) or a solid mass.
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Breast Self-Examination
Medical Test
02/22/07, Healthwise
A breast self-examination (BSE) involves checking your breasts to help detect breast problems or changes. Many breast problems are first discovered by women themselves, often by accident. Breast lumps can be noncancerous (benign) or ca
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Clinical Breast Examination
Medical Test
04/17/06, Healthwise
A clinical breast examination (CBE) is a physical examination of the breast done by a health professional. Clinical breast examinations are used along with mammograms to check women for breast cancer. Clinical breast examinations
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Breast
Medical Test
04/12/06, Healthwise
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio waves to make pictures of the breast. MRI may show problems in the breast that cannot be seen on an X-ray, ultrasound, or CT scan.
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Breast Ultrasound
Medical Test
04/12/06, Healthwise
A breast ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of the tissues inside the breast. A breast ultrasound can show all areas of the breast, including the area closest to the chest wall, which is hard to study with a mammog
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Breast cancer: Screening - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
Article
06/14/07, Healthwise
Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to
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Breast Cancer - Exams and Tests
Article
08/31/07, Healthwise
The earlier breast cancer is found, the more easily and successfully it can be treated. The most common methods for detecting breast cancer include:
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