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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 mammo

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  • Mammogram

    Medical Test
    02/12/09, 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 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 developing

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  • Clinical Breast Examination

    Medical Test
    03/31/08, 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 are

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  • Breast Ultrasound

    Medical Test
    04/03/08, 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 mammogram.

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  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Breast

    Medical Test
    04/03/08, 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 Self-Examination

    Medical Test
    02/12/09, 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 c

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