Breast Cancer Diagnosis

If a breast abnormality is detected with mammography or physical exam, a woman will typically be referred for additional breast imaging with diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, or other imaging tests. Depending on the results of these imaging tests, she may be referred for a breast biopsy. Biopsy is the only definitive way to determine whether cancer is present. This section discusses all aspects of the breast cancer diagnostic process, including recent advances in breast imaging, and breast biopsy.

Diagnostic Mammography

All Mammography Articles General Info. on Mammography Diagnostic Mammography Evaluating a Breast Lump Mammogram Interpretation (BI-RADS) Understanding Mammogram Reports Frequently Asked Questions

Advances in Breast Imaging Digital Mammography Computer-Aided Detection Mammography Digital Film Viewer Mammography Imaging/Positioning Special Mammography Views

Supplemental Breast Exams

Breast Ultrasound Breast MRI Ductal Lavage

Nuclear Medicine (Scintimammography) Thermal Imaging Images of Breast Conditions

Breast Biopsy

Breast Biopsy Introduction General Info. on Breast Biopsy Methods of Breast Biopsy Benefits/Risks of Breast Biopsy Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Discussing Biopsy Choices Breast Pathology Report Breast Cancer Diagnostic Process Patient Perspective on Biopsy

Staging/Grading Breast Cancer

Staging and Survival Rates Histologic Grading of Breast Cancer Hormone Receptor Status

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