New Tool to Assess Breast Cancer Risk at Farmington X-Ray Associates of New Mexico
Farmington, NM – Farmington X-Ray Associates of New Mexico recently announced it has added the Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool as a complementary addition to our array of breast screening and diagnostic services. The Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool requires answering a simple set of questions at check-in and can provide further detail about your specific risk profile in terms of your probability of developing breast cancer over the next five years. It can also aid in the decision whether or not to perform breast surgery during an upcoming appointment.
What is the test?
The Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool is a test that helps assess a person’s risk for breast cancer. The test requires answering a simple set of questions at check-in, which takes just a few minutes. The questions ask about personal and family history of breast cancer, as well as other risk factors. The test is quick, easy, and can be done at any age.
When should I take it?
The Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool is a simple questionnaire that can be completed at check-in for your next mammogram appointment. This breast cancer risk assessment is important for all women, especially those with a family history of the disease. The Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool can help identify women who are at high risk for developing breast cancer and may need more frequent screenings or surveillance. If you have any questions about the Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool, please ask your mammography technologist or contact the Breast Cancer Risk Clinic at Farmington X-Ray Associates of New Mexico.
What are my results?
After answering a series of questions, the Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool provides you with your breast cancer risk score. A low score means that you have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, while a high score indicates a higher risk. This information can help you and your doctor make decisions about breast cancer screening and surveillance. For example, if you have a high risk score, you may be more likely to benefit from a screening mammogram. The Breast Cancer Risk Clinic at Farmington X-Ray Associates of New Mexico can help you understand your results and make recommendations about next steps.
How can I prepare for my appointment?
Patients can prepare for their appointment by completing the Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool prior to their arrival. This will help the radiologist better understand each patient’s individual risk factors for developing breast cancer. Additionally, all patients should have a screening mammogram prior to their appointment. The radiologist will review the images from the mammogram and compare them to the results of the risk assessment tool to create a comprehensive plan for breast cancer surveillance.
How does this affect my regular mammogram?
This new tool is in addition to the regular mammogram screening that we offer at Farmington X-Ray Associates of New Mexico. The Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool is a simple set of questions that you answer at check-in. This will help us better assess your individual risk for breast cancer. We want to make sure that we are providing the best possible care for our patients, and this new tool will help us do just that.
Family History and Breast Cancer Risk Among Older Women in the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium Cohort
Women with a family history of breast cancer have an increased risk of developing the disease themselves. In addition, this risk is higher among older women. The Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium has recently added the Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool as a means of screening for breast cancer. This tool requires answering a simple set of questions about family history and other risk factors. It is important for women to be aware of their risks so that they can make informed decisions about their health.
Measurement of Risk Factors
Screening mammogram in Farmington can help detect breast cancer in its early stages, when it is most treatable. The Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool is a complementary addition to our array of breast screening and diagnostic services. This new tool requires answering a simple set of questions at check-in. The questions help us assess your risk factors for developing breast cancer. These include your age, family history, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle choices. By understanding your risk factors, we can better tailor our breast cancer screening recommendations to you as an individual.
Who can visit the clinic?
The Tyrer-Cuzick risk assessment tool is available to all women who come in for a screening mammogram at Farmington X-Ray Associates of New Mexico. This simple set of questions helps us to assess each woman’s individual risk for breast cancer. We hope that this will help more women get the screenings and diagnostic services they need in order to catch any breast cancer early.
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