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Q: What is a radiographic examination of the breast to detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells?
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What is known as a radiographic examination of the breast to detect the presence of tumors or precancerous cells?

mammography


Can pancriatic mass poss cancer pending biop be linked to lump on breast or breast cancer?

An adult pancreas will routinely have non-malignant cysts on radiographic examination. To be linked to a a lump in breast tissue is unlikely unless one or both conditions are highly advanced, and the cancer had become invasive and crossed the diaphragm. It is unlikely that a cancer reaches Stage IV like this without prior detection.


What is the machine used for breast examination?

An eye.


What is the method used to perform breast examination?

The testing method used to perform a breast exam is a mammogram.


What does the medical abbreviation BSE mean?

Breast Self Examination


What does the medical abbreviation CBE mean?

Clinical Breast Examination


What might be detected during a breast self examination?

Endometriosis


What is the presence of single or multiple fluid-filled cysts that are palpable in the breast?

Fibrocystic breast


What is the medical term meaning x-ray exam of the breast?

A mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breast. It is used as a screening tool for breast tumors.


At what point in the month should a breast self-examination be done?

after your period


What can you do to stop breast cancer before you get it?

Do the self breast examination monthly. at least 10 days before or 10 days after your period.


Does fibroglandular parenchyma become cancer?

"Parenchyma" means the bulk of an organ. You don't mention the body part you're worried about, but in a breast, fibroglandular parencyma is the normal breast tissue, not a sign of a precancerous condition.