Women need to be assertive about their own health. If symptoms persist and aren’t getting better after two weeks or so, it is worth making an appointment with your doctor to get it checked out. It’s worth the peace of mind.

The best age to start mammography — there’s been a lot of discussion about that issue. At Nebraska Medicine, we tell all our patients that age 40 is the year to start mammography.

If you’ve had a mammogram in the past year or so, you’ve probably heard about 3D mammography. At Nebraska Medicine, we’ve begun offering this technology for screening and diagnosis – and some insurance companies are now covering it.

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The 3D mammography screening experience is similar to a traditional mammogram. During a 3D mammography exam, multiple, low-dose images of the breast are acquired at different angles.

We know that mammography can hurt. We like to think of it as “uncomfortable.” But I think, for some women, it must feel more painful than it does for others.