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What Happens During an MRI?
During your MRI you will lie on a padded table. We do our best to make you feel as comfortable as possible. The table then moves into the MRI machine. It is very important that you lie as still as possible so the best …
Read MoreBreast Cancer Risk in Transgender Women
Although data on transgender women is limited, breast cancer screening guidelines in this patient population are evolving. Transgender women have a high prevalence of dense breasts, which is an independent risk for breast …
Read MoreAnnual Mammograms Are Essential In The Fight Against Breast Cancer
One in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. …
Read MoreTypes of Diagnostic Radiology and Medical Imaging
The most common diagnostic imaging technologies used by radiologists are the following: X-ray– This medical imaging technology uses low-dose radiation and a specialized plate to produce …
Read MoreYou Have A Choice When It Comes To Medical Imaging
You have a choice when it comes to who you use for medical imaging. …
Read MoreCT Scan, Explained
A computerized tomography scan, also known as a CT or CAT scan, emits beams of x-…
Read MoreWe Now Offer Lung Cancer Screenings
At Specialty Imaging, we are now able to do lung cancer screening; a low-dose CT scan for high risk patients. We are offering a set price of only $99 for the screening. The American Cancer Society recommends annual …
Read MoreKeeping You Safe During Your Mammogram
Multiple studies have consistently demonstrated that screening mammography saves lives. Routine yearly screenings are critical in the detection of early stage breast cancer. We at Connecticut Women’s Imaging at Specialty …
Read MoreMammography at Age 40?
Early stage diagnosis offers the best prognosis for breast cancer. Mammography can detect small breast tumors years before they can be felt. Since we do not yet have a way to protect against …
Read More5 Ways to Reduce MRI Anxiety
We understand that MRI’s can be intimidating. Whether you suffer from claustrophobia or have never had an MRI scan, rest assured that MRI’s are not painful or scary. At Specialty Imaging, we …
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