Category: Mammography

Mammography for Women With Dense Breasts

Navigating breast health can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand new terms or complex recommendations. For many women, learning about breast density is a new and sometimes confusing part of the conversation around mammograms and cancer screening. As medical guidelines evolve and technology advances, it’s more important than ever to stay informed about […]

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How Breast Surgery May Affect Cancer Screening

When it comes to post-surgical breast imaging, you’ll likely have a few questions. Will your surgery affect the image and screening procedure, and if so, how? How likely is scar tissue or breast cancer recurrence with your particular surgery? We know there can be some uncertainty in these areas. Read on to discover how different […]

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Mammogram Myths

Mammogram Myths For women over the age of 40, mammograms are highly recommended as critical preventive care. However, many women are anxious about going in for the procedure. They may worry about discomfort, imaging results or other concerns even as their physicians recommend they receive a mammogram. If you’re nervous about getting a mammogram done, […]

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Timeline Of Women’s Health Screenings

When it comes to women’s health, getting regular screenings is one of the best ways to prevent the onset of disease and illness. Here is a timeline of health tests every woman needs throughout her life, starting at age 18. General Health General health is a broad umbrella that covers anything that doesn’t require a […]

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Why Your Family’s Medical History Is Important For Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, the average risk of a woman developing breast cancer is approximately 13%, giving her a 1 in 8 chance of developing the disease in her lifetime. Numerous factors can contribute to a person’s risk of getting breast cancer, […]

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Mammograms and COVID-19 vaccines

Mammograms and COVID-19 vaccines are essential preventive methods to protect yourself from two potentially deadly illnesses — breast cancer and COVID-19. However, after people get the COVID-19 vaccination, medical professionals see an increase in confused possible mammogram results due to one specific vaccine side effect — swollen lymph nodes. Typically, swollen lymph nodes on a mammogram are a […]

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Where to Get a Mammogram in Texas

Envision Imaging delivers world-class diagnostic imaging services for our patients located throughout Texas. We use the highest quality digital mammograms to ensure consistently accurate images and results. While our team of technologists places a strong emphasis on revolutionizing diagnostic imaging, we also focus on delivering compassionate care and a responsive, pleasant experience. Your health and […]

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Breast Conditions That Aren’t Cancer

Many women are taking ownership of their breast health by becoming more aware of breast cancer symptoms and unusual changes in the breast to look out for. While breast cancer is an extremely important disease to be informed about, there are other noncancerous breast conditions for women to familiarize themselves with so they aren’t alarmed […]

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