"Screening mammograms" refers to medical tests that use special X-rays to examine the breasts of women who do not show any signs or symptoms of breast cancer. These regular mammograms help detect breast cancer at an early stage, giving better chances for successful treatment.
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«screening»
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Sentences with «screening mammograms»
- But for small group and individual policies, copayments and coinsurance are already banned for screening mammograms because of how New York implemented the Affordable Care Act. (empirecenter.org)
- A fact sheet that defines screening and diagnostic mammograms; discusses the benefits and potential harms of screening mammograms; and summarizes how findings, including breast density, are reported. (cancer.gov)
- This happens to 10 percent of women, and we wanted them to know that a positive screening mammogram doesn't mean you definitely have cancer,» Hardesty says. (sciencedaily.com)
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