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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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Mammography - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Breast cancer affects about one in 11 women under 75 years. A screening technique, known as mammography, can make early diagnosis possible.
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Oct 2009
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Follow-up after breast cancer
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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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.
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Oct 2009
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Breast cancer screening. What you should know.
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Queensland Health
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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.
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Oct 2009
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Breast cancer in Australia: an overview, 2009
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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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.
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Oct 2009
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Tests for breast cancer
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
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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.
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Sep 2009
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BreastScreen Australia Program: about the program
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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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.
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Sep 2009
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Early detection of breast cancer
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The Cancer Council Australia
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The Cancer Council Australia's position statement on the early detection of breast cancer
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Jun 2009
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RSIG-1 - synoptic breast imaging report
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National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC),National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
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The National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC) Synoptic breast imaging report is a lesion-based synoptic report using a five-point classification system.
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May 2009
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Imaging a new breast symptom
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for female patients with a new breast symptom.
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May 2009
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Early detection of breast cancer
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Early detection methods for breast cancer include screening mammography, clinical breast examination (carried out by a trained health professional) and breast awareness.
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Apr 2009
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Breast cancer prevention - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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In the battle against breast cancer, it helps to know your breasts and the lifestyle factors that can increase or decrease your risk.
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Apr 2009
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Breast x-ray screening
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Mar 2009
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Detection of Breast Cancer
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information on detection and screening for breast cancer.
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Jan 2009
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Mammography
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Oct 2008
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Breast implants and mammograms
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Oct 2008
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Breast cancer
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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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
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Oct 2008
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Breast screening
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Sep 2008
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BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2004-2005
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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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.
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Jun 2008
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Breast implants
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 2008
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Breast screening
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Screening imaging algorithm for female patients at 'average' risk of developing breast carcinoma.
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Jun 2007
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