Breast Cancer		Eklund Technique for Mammography   I have heard of the Eklund Technique for women with breast implants. What is the Eklund Technique exactly? According to Yale University Medical School, "The Eklund technique is a mammographic view that displaces breast implants to increase the amount of breast tissue that can be seen. Compared with the standard view, the Eklund technique increases the breast tissue revealed from 56% to 64% for sub-glandular placement of implants and 75% to 85% for sub-muscular placement." Questions Related to Eklund Technique for Mammography What is a mammogram? Do mammograms prevent breast cancer? I have had a mastectomy, but the cancer has been in remission for 2 years. Should I get a mammogram on the other breast? Who should get a mammogram? When? How often? If mammograms are so good at detecting nonsymptomatic tumors, why should I bother with a monthly breast exam ? I have breast implants. How can I get properly screened? Are there different types of mammograms? What is a digital mammogram ? Is it better than a film mammogram ? Are mammograms safe ? How is a mammogram performed? How can I get ready for my mammogram ? Are there any problems with mammogramy? Are mammograms painful? Where should I get a mammogram? What if my health insurance does not cover mammograms? I don't have health insurance. Where can I get a free or low-cost mammogram? How often should I get a mammogram? How long until you get the results of your mammogram? What is an ultrasound, and when is it recommended? Why are mammograms not recommended for women under 30? Does the radiation from a mammogram cause cancer? How accurate are mammograms? Are mammograms less accurate if you are significantly overweight? What is "implantation displacement view"? I've heard that mammograms can cause implants to burst. Is this true? Are MRIs better than mammograms for screening young women with a high breast cancer risk? Should I get a mammogram if I am pregnant? What happens if a woman detects an abnormality while she is nursing? testing - testing the site.... Page 1 of 1    | 1 |

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