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  2. Computed tomography laser mammography - Wikipedia

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    CTLM is a non-invasive practical system that uses near-infrared laser light propagation through the tissue to assess its optical properties. [7] It is based on two basic principles: different tissue components have unique scattering and absorption characteristics for each wavelength and the malignant tumor growth requires neovascularization to grow beyond 2 mm in size.

  3. Mammography - Wikipedia

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    The goal of mammography is the early detection of breast cancer, typically through detection of characteristic masses, microcalcifications, asymmetries, and distortions. As with all X-rays, mammograms use doses of ionizing radiation to create images. These images are then analyzed for abnormal findings.

  4. Uncommon Breast Cancer Symptoms Doctors Want You to ... - AOL

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    Uncommon breast cancer symptoms. The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). However, the ACS stresses that most breast lumps ...

  5. Ductal carcinoma in situ - Wikipedia

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    Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), also known as intraductal carcinoma, is a pre-cancerous or non-invasive cancerous lesion of the breast. [1] [2] DCIS is classified as Stage 0. [3] It rarely produces symptoms or a breast lump that can be felt, typically being detected through screening mammography.

  6. Your Next Mammogram Will Come With A Test For Breast ... - AOL

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    “If a woman's mammogram demonstrates that 50 percent or more of her breast volume is white—stromal tissue on a mammogram—then she will be designated as having ‘dense’ breasts ...

  7. Breast imaging - Wikipedia

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    Breast ultrasound is another technology employed in diagnosis and screening that can help differentiate between fluid filled and solid lesions, an important factor to determine if a lesion may be cancerous. [2] Breast MRI is a technology typically reserved for high-risk patients and patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer. [3]

  8. Women will soon be notified about their breast density after ...

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    One is that breast density can make it more difficult to spot a cancer on a mammogram, because dense breast tissue – the glandular elements and connective tissue supporting elements – looks ...

  9. Invasive carcinoma of no special type - Wikipedia

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    In most cases breast cancers are asymptomatic and are detected by routine clinical screening exams. In about 30% of cases a breast mass may be felt. [13] [14] The mass will not fluctuate with the menstrual period. [15] Changes to the overlying skin including dimpling, pinching, orange peel-like texture, or nipple retraction may be seen. [16]