Getting the Most From Mammography

[Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, MDs] Getting the Most From Mammography By Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, MDs In 1987, first lady Nancy Reagan had surgery for early-stage cancer in her left breast. The tumor was just 7 millimeters in diameter, the smallest size malignancy doctors were able to detect through mammography at that time. Since then, mammography has become much more reliable for identifying early-stage breast cancers — thanks in large part to the move 15 years ago from film to digital mammography. Special: [Always Place an Ice Cube on a Burger When Grilling, Here's Why]( One recent study of 11.3 million breast cancer screenings in the U.K. found digital mammograms improved breast cancer detection by 14 percent. The biggest advances were seen in detecting early-stage invasive cancers. However, false positives are an issue: X-ray mammography comes with a 50 to 60 percent chance of a false positive after 10 yearly mammograms. According to one study from the U.K., “false positive mammography results and additional imaging are common, particularly for younger women and those with risk factors.” Here’s what you can do to get the most from your mammography: • Find a center with digital mammography equipment. • Get screened. To avoid unnecessary procedures and false positives, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that women ages 50 to 74 at average risk for breast cancer get a mammogram every two years. Earlier screening is appropriate on a case-by-case basis. If you're given a positive reading, follow up right away. If you're the beneficiary of accurate early detection (stage 0 or 1), your chances for beating breast cancer are nearly 100 percent. --------------------------------------------------------------- Special Message --------------------------------------------------------------- ADVERTORIAL [Always Place An Ice Cube On A Burger When Grilling, Here's Why]( Stop worrying and stop stressing! We've collected the best tips and tricks to save you time and perhaps treat yourself to something nice. Keep reading to [grab these 41 tips and tricks]( for keeping things clean around the house and give you peace of mind! Check Out These Other Tips And Tricks - [Every Car Has It, Not Everyone Knows How To Use It]( - [Spray Alcohol On Your Bed At Night, Here's Why]( --------------------------------------------------------------- About the Doctors: Dr. Mehmet Oz is host of TV's popular "The Dr. Oz Show." He is a professor in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University and directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Mike Roizen is chief medical officer at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, an award-winning author, and has been the doctor to eight Nobel Prize winners and more than 100 Fortune 500 CEOs. --------------------------------------------------------------- You received this Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. [Recommend]( Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen to a friend or [unsubscribe]( from our list. We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy](. This email was sent by: Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen 362 N. Haverhill Road West Palm Beach, FL 33415 USA [reaganreports.com](