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Can I ask for an ultrasound instead of a mammogram to check for breast cancer?

April 26, 2017breast cancer mammogram Ultrasound

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Can I ask for an ultrasound instead of a mammogram to check for breast cancer?

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A mammogram is the most effective way to screen for breast cancer. Ultrasound is not used for routine breast cancer screening because it does not consistently detect early signs of cancer such as microcalcifications.

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A mammogram is the most effective way to screen for breast cancer. Ultrasound is not used for routine breast cancer screening because it does not consistently detect early signs of cancer such as microcalcifications. For more on types of screening: http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/5_14.