Site Index

This index provides a page-by-page overview of the BWH Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Service website. Browse the summaries and concept lists below to find the pages which contain the information you need.

Mammography at BWH

BWH Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Service

Staff Radiologists
Contacting Us
Directions

Other BWH Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Facilities

Dana-Farber: Boston
Biocare Diagnostics: Quincy
Brigham Radiology Foundation: Chestnut Hill
Spence Center for Women's Health: Braintree, Cambridge, Wellesley

?? About Mammography

What Exactly is a Mammogram? Defines "mammogram" and generally describes the process of of mammography. Concepts: X-Ray Special Technology How Images are Taken Breast Compression Baseline Mammograms Screening Mammograms Diagnostic Mammograms	Should I Get a Mammogram? Includes age-based guidelines and recommendations for women with special circumstances. Concepts: Age Guidelines Breast Health Program Physical Examination Self Examination Recommendations American Cancer Society National Cancer Institute Baseline Mammogram Abnormalities Lump Discharge
How Do I Schedule a Mammogram? Concepts: Referral by Physician Walk-In Centers Appointment	What Can I do to Improve the Quality of My Mammogram? Suggestions about choosing a good facility and preparing yourself before the examination. Concepts: Educated Consumer Registered Technologist Board Certified Radiologist Certified Facility Federal Certification (US) State Certification (US) ACR Certification While-You-Wait Service (BWH) Preparing for the Examination Bring Prior Films Relaxation
What Will My Results Mean? General indications of what positive or negative results may mean to you. Concepts: Positive Study Negative Study Next Steps Other Tests Breast Ultrasound Biopsy Cyst Breast Cancer	Dispelling Myths About Mammography Common myths are debunked. Concepts: Radiation Risks Compression Sensitive Breasts Breast Pain Breast Size Breast Implants Breast Ultrasound Negative Reults

Breast Health Links

Links to information resources provided elsewhere on the World Wide Web that may be of interest.

Categories:: General Breast Health and Mammography; Breast Cancer

Special Procedures at BWH Mammography

Virtual Visit to BWH Mammography

Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Service
Department of Radiology
Brigham and Women's Hospital

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The official URL is http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/patients/education/Mammo/site_map.html

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Updated May 28, 1998