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Consumer Health
Bone Density Screening
MayoClinic.com: Bone Density Test
The site provides information about the test, why its performed, risks, what to expect, and the results.
RadiologyInfo.org: Bone Density Scan
Along with a video clip, the site also contains information about what a bone density scan is, common uses, how patients should prepare, the procedure, and results.
Breast Care
BreastCancer.org: Breast Self-Exam (BSE)
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to do a breast self exam.
RadiologyInfo.org: Mammography
This page contains information for women about mammograms and includes a short video titled, "Your Radiologist Explains Mammography."
Susan G. Komen: Breast Self-Exam
Provides information on the warning signs of breast cancer and emphasizes the breast self-exam.
Pelvic Exam
MayoClinic.com: Pelvic Exam
This page contains information about what women can expect during a pelvic exam.
WomensHealth.gov: Pap Test Fact Sheet
This Q&A page explains what a pap test is and why and how it is done.
NCI: Pelvic Exam
Pelvic exams (with diagrams) explained to help promote women’s health.
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