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Breast Cancer Screening and Detection

Be DNA Certain

Be Certain with Know Error DNA Testing

Dr Deanna Attai is proud to now offer the KnowError DNA test to ensure accurate breast biopsy reporting.  Dr Attai is board certified surgeon focusing on breast cancer surgery and breast conditions.  She practices at the Center for Breast Care, Inc in... View full resource Burbank, CA. 

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Appointments with Dr Attai, Breast Cancer Screening and Detection

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The automated "HALO" nipple aspiration fluid system is the new "PAP screening test for the breast". At this moment, I think that there are no sufficient data a

False Negative Report from HALO Test for Breast Cancer - Talk About Health - Dr Deanna Attai

Burbank, California breast surgeon Dr Deanna Attai answers a question from Talk About Health regarding the HALO test and false negative readings. Dr Attai explains that the HALO test is meant for breast cancer risk, not breast cancer detection.  View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection

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Yes, it is; though the risk for lymphedema is markedly reduced with sentinel node biopsy compared to full axillary dissection. In addition to degree of dissect

Any Concerns of Lymphedema with Sentinel Node Biopsy? - Talk About Health - Dr Deanna Attai

Breast surgeon Dr Deanna Attai responds to a question on Talk About Health regarding whether lymphedema is still a concern after sentinel node biopsy procedures. Dr Attai is located in Burbank, California at the Center for Breast Care, Inc. View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection, Common Questions Answered by Dr Attai

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I just found a lump in my breast, what do I do now?

Steps After Finding a Lump in the Breast - Talk About Health - Dr Deanna Attai

Once you've noticed a suspicious lump in your breast, many women immediately think of breast cancer. Burbank, California breast surgeon Dr Deanna Attai, along with several others, offers her opinion on what a woman should do after finding a lump in her breast. View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection, Common Questions Answered by Dr Attai

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As a young survivor, diagnosed at 35 on a baseline mammogram, I know how heart-wrenching this debate can be. Unfortunately, the value of any given tool can't be

Risks and Benefits of Mammograms - TalkAboutHealth - Dr Deanna Attai

With the controversy surrounding mammography, many women are questioning the risks and benefits of this diagnostic tool in the screening of breast cancer. Burbank breast surgeon Dr Deanna Attai answers this question about the benefits and potential risks of mammography.

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection, Common Questions Answered by Dr Attai

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The standard recommendations for breast cancer screening are annual mammogram, clinical breast exam (exam by your physician), and breast self-exam. All have lim

Best Practices for Breast Cancer Screening - TalkAboutHealth - Dr Deanna Attai

Breast surgeon Dr Deanna Attai offers her recommendations for the best practices for screening for breast cancer. View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection, Common Questions Answered by Dr Attai

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it shouldn't make it more difficult, as mammograms can be performed well with implants. the techs have techniques to move the implants slightly, to allow the br

Breast Implants and Cancer Detection - TalkAboutHealth - Dr Deanna Attai

Do breast implants make it harder to detect breast cancer? Breast surgeon Dr Deanna Attai explains that in some cases breast cancer detection can still be performed via mammography after an implant; however, other cases will require an MRI examination.  View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection, Common Questions Answered by Dr Attai

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In this video clip from Talk About Health, breast surgeon Dr Deanna Attai discusses why it is important that a woman knows if she has dense breast tissue. 

What It's Important That Women Know if They Have Dense Breasts -

In this video clip from Talk About Health, breast surgeon Dr Deanna Attai discusses why it is important that a woman knows if she has dense breast tissue.  View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Health Tips, Videos, Breast Cancer Screening and Detection

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Know when to get a mammogram & Pap smear | Video | abc7.com

Know When to Get a Mammogram & Pap Smear | Video | abc7.com

Dr Deanna Attai is interviewed for ABC 7 regarding who should get a mammogram and when mammography should begin. Dr Attai recommends women ask for a digital mammogram, especially young women with dense breast tissue. View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Press, Videos, Breast Cancer Screening and Detection

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The American Society of Breast Surgeons supports annual screening mammography for women age 40 and older. 

American Society of Breast Surgeons Position Statement on Screening Mammography

The American Society of Breast Surgeons supports annual screening mammography for women age 40 and older.  View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection

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Dense Breast Tissue

Dense Breast Tissue - Dr Attai

Dr Deanna Attai discusses the concerns recently raised about dense breast tissue and breast cancer screening results. What exactly is dense breast tissue and should you be concerned? View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection

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Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy

Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy - Dr Deanna Attai

Biopsy may be recommended when something unusual is seen during a breast cancer screening. Learn what you can expect before, during and after a breast biopsy from Dr Deanna Attai, a breast surgeon. View full resource

Dr Deanna Attai's Folders: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection

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