Breast health

• Screening mammography is used to detect the development of breast cancer as early as possible
• Breast Self Exam (BSE) and physical examination by the doctor are also important ways for early detection of breast cancer
• Diagnostic mammography focuses on obtaining more information on a specific finding. Other breast imaging methods may also be used for diagnosis (ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI))
• Biopsy is used to obtain tissue samples for microscopic analysis. Breast cancer diagnosis is always confirmed by biopsy results

• Examinations are performed with dedicated mammography X-ray units
• The breast is compressed between two plates and exposed to X-rays
• Typically two X-ray images of each breast are taken in minimum
• Examination time is approximately 5 minutes with total of four images
• Images are reviewed by experienced radiologist(s)
• The X-ray dose is less than in one chest X-ray examination
   

National Breast Cancer Foundation
The site provides variety of information on breast cancer and a community of women who have faced the disease.

breastcancer.org
The non-profit organization breastcancer.org is dedicated to providing medically accurate, easy-to-understand information about all aspects of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Imagins, The Women's Health Resource
Imagins's mission is to provide you with the most reliable, in-depth information on breast cancer and related women's health issues.

The Cancer Information Authority
The diagnosis of cancer brings many questions and a need for clear, understandable answers. This site provides you information and useful internet links about different types of breast cancers.