According to the University of Washington . . . Plus-size women have a 20% greater risk of receiving a false positive on mammograms. This can lead to unnecessary and invasive follow up procedures.

Tip: Have mammograms performed at the same facility each year so that you can establish a baseline against which the radiologist can compare each test.

In an effort to encourage you to Live Life Fully, we want to remind you of the importance of early detection through annual mammography screening for women over 40. Mammography screenings are a woman’s best chance for detecting breast cancer early. When coupled with new treatment options, mammography screenings can significantly improve a woman’s chances of survival.

Not just for the ladies – There can be similar problems with sonograms in many parts of the body for plus-sized people. The sonogram technition should know to apply extra pressure and to take images from multiple angles.

Some additional resources:

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is dedicated to education and research on breast cancer causes, treatment and the search for a cure.

Breast Cancer Information from National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc
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