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.
Barium Swallow / Barium Meal. A barium examination of the throat and esophagus is referred to as barium swallow test. A barium examination of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine) is called a barium meal test. The patient swallows a variable combination of barium (a liquid that enhances X-ray images) and gas (also known as fizzes), and stands in front of an X-rays scanner. Indications