Mammography

Mammography uses a low-dose x-ray for examination of breast tissue to diagnose breast conditions. It can assist with the early detection of breast cancers by showing changes in the breast before a patient or physician can feel them.

Follow the links below to find information about to mammography and mammograms.

Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Mammography - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Breast cancer affects about one in 11 women under 75 years. A screening technique, known as mammography, can make early diagnosis possible.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Follow-up after breast cancer
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
Description:   Follow-up is recommended after treatment for breast cancer to check whether breast cancer has come back, to monitor side effects of treatment and to provide practical and emotional support.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Breast cancer screening. What you should know.
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   A breastscreen is a screening mammogram, or special breast x-ray, taken at a BreastScreen Queensland Service. Having a breastscreen every two years is the best way of finding breast cancer early, and gives you a better chance of successful treatment and recovery.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Breast cancer in Australia: an overview, 2009
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australian women with over 12,000 new cases diagnosed in 2006, and projections suggest that the number of new cases will continue to grow. A total of 2,618 women died from breast cancer in 2006, making it the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths for women.
Date:   Oct 2009

Title:   Tests for breast cancer
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
Description:   Tests for breast cancer. How is breast cancer diagnosed? It's recommended that doctors use an approach known as the triple test to find the cause of a breast change. Many women with breast changes won't need all of these tests.
Date:   Sep 2009

Title:   BreastScreen Australia Program: about the program
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The program aims to achieve significant reductions in mortality and morbidity from breast cancer by actively recruiting and screening women aged 50-69 years for early detection of the disease.
Date:   Sep 2009

Title:   Early detection of breast cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   The Cancer Council Australia's position statement on the early detection of breast cancer
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   RSIG-1 - synoptic breast imaging report
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC),National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   The National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC) Synoptic breast imaging report is a lesion-based synoptic report using a five-point classification system.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Imaging a new breast symptom
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for female patients with a new breast symptom.
Date:   May 2009

Title:   Early detection of breast cancer
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Early detection methods for breast cancer include screening mammography, clinical breast examination (carried out by a trained health professional) and breast awareness.
Date:   Apr 2009

Title:   Breast cancer prevention - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   In the battle against breast cancer, it helps to know your breasts and the lifestyle factors that can increase or decrease your risk.
Date:   Apr 2009

Title:   Breast x-ray screening
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A mammogram or breast x-ray can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. Early detection can improve the chances of successful treatment and recovery. A mammogram every two years is recommended for women aged 50 to 69 years.
Date:   Mar 2009

Title:   Detection of Breast Cancer
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on detection and screening for breast cancer.
Date:   Jan 2009

Title:   Mammography
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Mammography is a low dose x-ray of your breasts. It is used for screening and diagnosis of certain conditions that affect breast tissue. It is commonly used for the early detection of abnormal growths such as breast cancer. An abnormal mammogram finding does not automatically mean you have cancer.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Breast implants and mammograms
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Breast screening mammograms are generally safe for women with breast implants. However, there may be risks. Breast screening mammograms might be less effective in detecting cancer because the implant affects how much breast tissue can be seen.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Breast cancer
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   About Breast Cancer. What is Breast Cancer? Who is most at risk of developing breast cancer? Mammography. Common Breast Problems. External Resources - organisations and other sources of support
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Breast screening
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Breast cancer is a major health issue for women. Screening mammography can detect breast cancer. BreastScreen Australia offers free mammograms at two-year intervals to women aged between 50 and 69.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2004-2005
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   Breast cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer in Australian women. The BreastScreen Australia Program aims to reduce mortality and morbidity from breast cancer by maximising early detection and reports key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the BreastScreen Australia Program.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Breast implants
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Breast implants are used to make healthy breasts bigger. After a mastectomy, breast implants can also reproduce the look of an original breast. Implants may be filled with silicone or saline. Complications of breast augmentation include implant rupture and deflation, and loss of nipple sensation.
Date:   May 2008

Title:   Breast screening
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Screening imaging algorithm for female patients at 'average' risk of developing breast carcinoma.
Date:   Jun 2007
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