Breast Sonogram

(Ultrasound, or sonogram, of breast to examine a lump)

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A breast sonogram, or ultrasound, uses sound waves (not radiation) to form a picture of breast tissue. The resulting picture is called an ultrasound, sonogram or echogram.

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Breast Sonogram

A lump was found on my right breast during my first mammogram at age 40. The doctor wanted to do a sonogram to confirm the findings. They lead me to a small room with sonogram equipment. The doctor was very solicitous of my panicky state. Read More

Julia, female, 39, New York

Breast Sonogram

I had this procedure as part of a baseline screening with a mammogram for breast cancer. Read More

Miriam, female, 36, New York