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Women who have been identified as having a high risk for breast cancer may want to have a mammography second opinion even if an exam is interpreted as normal to ensure their peace-of-mind. Because breast cancer is such a common illness, even women with no risk factors may wish to have a mammography second opinion on a normal exam if they worry about breast cancer and want to rest easy.
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Mammography Second Opinion
Women who have been identified as having a high risk for breast cancer may want to have a mammography second opinion even if an exam is interpreted as normal to ensure their peace-of-mind. Because breast cancer is such a common illness, even women with no risk factors may wish to have a mammography second opinion on a normal exam if they worry about breast cancer and want to rest easy.
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Mammography second opinion

  • Our expert radiologists will interpret your study and issue a detailed, informative and definitive (when possible) written mammography second opinion report of our findings.
  • If requested, we will compare your Mammography second opinion test to previous radiology exams you’ve had.
  • We will comment on the quality of exam and recommend a repeat study if the quality is not adequate.

    We will make a specific recommendation for further course of action or follow-up examination.

Why You Need a Mammography Second Opinion

About one in eight U.S. women (just under 12%) will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. The good news is that today, it is often a curable disease—if found at an early stage. That’s why to be sure their mammograms are being interpreted correctly, many women get a mammography second opinion.

An annual mammogram is considered the best way to screen healthy women over age 40 for the disease. A mammogram is a special x-ray image of the breast, which is examined by a radiologist for any unusual features that may be related to cancer. While any women may want a mammography second opinion, certain women in particular will want to a second radiologist to read their exam.
Common Candidates for Mammography Second Opinion

Some women will have abnormalities detected in their annual mammograms, which typically lead to further testing. Before having these tests, it may be advisable to have a mammography second opinion. Your radiologist may also believe that certain abnormalities found in your mammogram are not related to cancer and order no further testing. To ensure your physician is correct and you are problem-free, you will want to have a mammography second opinion.

Women who have been identified as having a high risk for breast cancer may want to have a mammography second opinion even if an exam is interpreted as normal to ensure their peace-of-mind. Because breast cancer is such a common illness, even women with no risk factors may wish to have a mammography second opinion on a normal exam if they worry about breast cancer and want to rest easy.

Finally, if you have been previously treated for breast cancer, you will continue to have periodic mammograms to ensure you remain disease-free. In this case, you also may want to have a mammography second opinion to ensure an abnormality has not been missed.

Help Ensure the Accuracy of Your Exam with a Mammography Second Opinion

As is the case with all types of medical imaging exams, interpretation of a mammogram is not clear cut. The mammography image provides a window into the body, but the eyes and judgment of radiologist have to analyze what is recorded on the film.

Studies have found that not every radiologist will interpret the same mammography image in exactly the same way. Your health depends on the exam results. Many of the patients described above who want the best healthcare will get extra assurance with a mammography second opinion.

In particular, many factors can influence the interpretation of an exam – the radiologist’s experience level, workload level, fatigue. Radiologists have different opinions, and unfortunately, even the most seasoned physician can simply make a mistake. A mammography second opinion can ensure the accuracy of your exam interpretation.

Mammography Second Opinions Call for Mammography Specialists

Having a mammogram interpreted by a radiology sub-specialist or a radiologist particularly experienced in mammography second opinion is particularly important. Radiologists may be generalists reading a wide range of exams or specially trained experts who focus on a particular area. SecondOpinions.com has handpicked a team of highly-trained sub-specialists to give you peace of mind about your mammography second opinion. These physicians have the extra training and experience to assess small nuances on your exam and their mammography second opinion may make the important difference in your diagnosis. When you book your mammography second opinion, review the SecondOpinions.com website carefully and select an appropriate sub-specialist. If you are unsure, contact SecondOpinions.com for assistance.

You Can Play an Active Role in Your Healthcare with a Mammography Second Opinion

Most physicians agree that patients should conduct research about their medical symptoms. They feel patients should play an important role in their own healthcare and their CT second opinion. In particular a CT second opinion is particularly important for conditions where diagnosis demands a high level of radiology skill and when a mis-diagnosis may result in more invasive treatment or an irreversible treatment that may be unnecessary.

Remember, receiving a mammography second opinion doesn’t mean you don’t trust your doctor. It simply means you are an intelligent, motivated patient ready to play an active role in your own healthcare. Most physicians will respect a patient who asks for a mammography second opinion from a highly trained fellow radiologist because it can contribute new information to their healthcare management.

It’s your body and your health. . . so order your mammography second opinion today!

 
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