Should I Be Worried About Breast Pain?
The majority of women experience breast pain, also called mastalgia, at some point in their lives, but it is not generally a sign of breast cancer.
Why Is It Important to Know My Lifetime Breast Cancer Risk?
At Iowa Radiology, we gather information from our patients to evaluate their breast cancer risk using the Tyrer-Cuzick model.
The Importance of Early Breast Cancer Detection
The increase in mammography in recent decades has helped to improve the prognosis for thousands of women diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
When And Why To Have A Breast MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be used in addition to mammography to produce detailed images of the breast.
Breast Calcifications: What Are They, and What Follow-Up is Necessary?
Breast calcifications are deposits that develop within breast tissue. Too small to be felt, they commonly appear on mammograms as bright white spots.
3-D Mammography Can Improve Detection and Callback Rates
New report cites data from 13 breast centers, concluding that use of 3-D mammography is related to lower recall rates and higher detection rates.
What Is the Radiologist Looking for on My Mammogram?
When you undergo a mammogram or other breast imaging, you may be curious as to what the radiologist is looking for in your images.
What Is a Fellowship-Trained Radiologist?
Many of our radiologists have specialized fellowship training, providing expertise to better assist in the diagnosis and treatment of our patients.
What is a Virtual Colonoscopy or CT Colonography?
Learn more about CT colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, and how it is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional optical colonoscopy.
When Should I Have Bone Density Testing? What Does It Show?
Not sure what a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is? Find out what it can tell you about the condition of your bones.
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