>Correct me if I am wrong, but I think US is only useful for
>diagnostics, not for routine screening? My patient is
>concerned about having a screening. She hasn't located any
>lumps.

I know it's usually only used for diagnostic, but is that because it
can't detect smaller lumps, or simply because it takes more time than
x-ray?  I don't know -- it's not my area of expertise at all -- but
if it's the latter, could an exception be made?  I'm just groping
here:  I hate the idea of squashing working breasts for a
mammogram...

Jennifer Landels, BA, CE
Vancouver BC