Mammograms detect false-positive breast cancer results for some vaccinated women
More women are coming in for mammograms after receiving the coronavirus vaccine and experiencing a scary side effect.
and last updated 2021-05-11 09:28:00-04
Some women are getting unexpected false-positive results for breast cancer after a COVID-19 vaccination.
Right now, doctors say cancer concerns have more vaccinated women making appointments for a mammogram.
For some women, mammograms are detecting swollen lymph nodes.
ABC15 Mornings anchor Kaley O'Kelley talked with Dr. Janice Johnston about this scary concern.
"One side effect that can happen after the mRNA shot, so that's the Moderna and Pfizer, what we've seen is that your lymph nodes can swell. And this is just showing that your lymphatic system or your immune system is kicking into gear after the vaccination. So it's not a significant or worrisome type of finding."