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A Mammogram? Breast Ultrasound? MRI? – Who Gets What?

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When a woman comes to see me for her annual exam, in addition to all the things we talk about, it’s also important to determine if she needs more than just a screening mammogram and ABUS if indicated.

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I Have a Family History of Breast Cancer, Should I Get Genetic Testing?

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Alyssa had not been offered genetic testing for her family history of breast cancer

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