Experts: COVID vaccine may lead to false positives in mammograms
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FILE - A radiologist uses a magnifying glass to check mammograms for breast cancer. The COVID vaccine can lead to enlarged lymph nodes, which can result in false positives in mammograms. Because of this, experts recommend screening either before getting the vaccine or at least a month after the final dose.Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many people delayed routine medical appointments, including mammograms.
Now the screening process has hit another snag though experts said this one should be easier to handle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the COVID-19 vaccines can cause swelling in the lymph nodes under the arm where the shot was received.
Experts: COVID vaccine may lead to false positives in mammograms
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