Still, the women diagnosed with pregnancy-associated breast cancer were more likely to have later-stage breast cancer compared to the other women. This may be because pregnancy may make it harder to detect breast cancer symptoms. Pregnancy also may cause women to wait to get a mammogram.
A barium swallow is a diagnostic test that involves a series of X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum during and after drinking a barium solution. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine; and the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum are collectively called the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract or upper digestive system. You may also hear doctors refer to a barium swallow as an upper GI series or a barium meal.
A lung scan is a type of nuclear scanning test. It is most often used to find a pulmonary embolism. This is a blood clot that prevents normal blood flow in the lung. Two types of lung scans are usually done together: Ventilation scan. During this scan, you inhale a radioactive tracer gas or mist. Pictures from this scan can show areas of the lungs that aren't getting enough air or that hold too much air.