Constance Lehman

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Constance Lehman

Constance Lehman

@ConstanceLehman

Breast Imaging Specialist, University of Washington and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Katılım Ekim 2011
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
tomosynthesis is a work in progress It shows promise but it isnt std of care. most imp advice...get a high quality mamm #healthybreastwa
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
tomosynthesis is a work in progress. It shows promise but it is not standard of care. most important advice...get a high quality mammogram
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
an actual mammogram should take less than 10 minutes. your full appointment may take 30 minutes.
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
It matters where you get your mammogram. If you are under 50 or have dense breasts you may want to get a digital mammogram.
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
If you are called back after a mammogram, chances are it will all be fine. But do go back for your additional imaging.you may need a biopsy
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
for most women, there should be a low risk of being called back if you do not have breast cancer....less than 10% of women
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
if you are 40 or older, have your doctor perform a clinical breast exam each year. If you notice a change in your breasts, see your doctor.
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
If you are 40 or older, get a mammogram every year. And see your doctor, let her or him know of any family members with breast cancer...
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
Most women will never have breast cancer. But in the event you do, you just want to have it detected early...the greatest chance for cur
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
Make a mammogram promise! Partner with your mom, your friend, your sister your friend.....make a promise that you will get a mammogram!
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Constance Lehman@ConstanceLehman·
It is important to have routine mammography...not just every now and then, but every 12 months.
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