At some stage in their life, one in every nine women will develop breast cancer. This means that for every nine women who live to be 85 in New Zealand, one will have developed breast cancer at some time. The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown, but certain things can increase the chance of… Continue reading Breast Health: Know your breast cancer risk factors
Category: Mammography
Breast Health: How do I know if I have dense breast tissue?
Dense breast tissue refers to the way breasts look on a mammogram. “Know your breast density and make it part of the conversation about your screening plan with your Radiologist or GP.”Dr Carole Paulus, Radiologist – Beyond Radiology Silverdale. Dense breasts are normal and have nothing to do with breast shape or size. Breasts are… Continue reading Breast Health: How do I know if I have dense breast tissue?
New Silverdale clinic tackles wait times for mammograms
Beyond Radiology Silverdale is now open and delivering state of the art, clinician-led radiology services to the Hibiscus Coast. Nestled within the new Northern Specialist Centre opposite the Park ‘n’ Ride on Painton road, Beyond Radiology unites cutting-edge imaging technology with skilled healthcare experts dedicated to providing excellence in patient care. In addition to offering… Continue reading New Silverdale clinic tackles wait times for mammograms