Breast Calcifications: What You Need to Know

Breast health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, and routine screenings like mammograms play a crucial role in the early detection and prevention of breast conditions. One common …

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Breast Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Medical Help

Breast pain, also known as mastalgia, is a common concern among women of all ages. While it can range from mild discomfort to severe pain affecting daily activities, it …

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Osteoporosis

Bone is a living tissue. Our bodies break down old bone and replace it with new bone throughout our lives. Once we hit midlife, however, new bone growth slows …

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Understanding Breast Cancer Staging: A Critical Step in Treatment and Prognosis

Breast cancer staging is a cornerstone of understanding the extent of the disease and its potential impact. At the Breast Center of New England, we prioritize clear communication to …

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What is a risk score?

At the Breast Center of New England, we calculate a Tyrer-Cuzick risk score on every woman who has a mammogram. The Tyrer-Cuzick score, also known as the International Breast …

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Comprehensive Guide to Body Composition Testing at Breast Center of New England

In the past, traditional tools like weight scales and Body Mass Index (BMI) were commonly used to assess an individual’s health. However, these methods provide limited insights and can …

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Fibrocystic Change

Fibrocystic change is a catch-all term for many non-cancerous processes that happen in the breasts. It used to be called fibrocystic disease, but because it is so common, and …

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Your First Mammogram: Things to Know

What is a baseline mammogram? A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray of the breasts. Unlike x-rays of other body parts, however, there is no set “normal” appearance of breast …

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Breast Arterial Calcifications

A number of cardiovascular events occur in women with a low estimated atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk (10-year estimated risk below 8%). This means there are women who are having …

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Breast Implants and mammograms

Breast implants are becoming increasingly common. We see implants of all types here at Breast Center of New England: silicone and saline, months old to decades old, in front …

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Breast Calcifications: What You Need to Know

Breast Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Medical Help

Osteoporosis

Understanding Breast Cancer Staging: A Critical Step in Treatment and Prognosis

What is a risk score?

Comprehensive Guide to Body Composition Testing at Breast Center of New England

Fibrocystic Change

Your First Mammogram: Things to Know

Breast Arterial Calcifications

Breast Implants and mammograms

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