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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Understanding Dense Breasts and the Advantages of 3-D Mammography
What Are Dense Breasts? Breast density refers to the amount of fibrous and glandular tissue compared to fatty tissue in the breast. Women with dense breasts have more fibrous …
Complete Breast Ultrasound Screening and Dense Breasts
At Breast Center of New England, we prioritize your health and well-being by offering the latest advancements in breast cancer screening and diagnostics. One such crucial service is the …