October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of regular screenings (in this case, through mammograms and self-exams), which can lead to earlier detection and ...

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. That’s why breast health education and annual screening mammograms are crucial when it comes to early detection of breast cancer. Although ...

New research found missing a first mammogram was linked to a higher risk of breast cancer death. When people skip screening, doctors are less likely to catch breast cancer at earlier, more treatable ...

Mammograms are just one of the many exams and procedures women need to stay healthy. While they're not perfect, mammograms are one of the most effective screening tools we have for breast cancer, ...

Clinic closures mean some women are finding it difficult to schedule mammograms. Aug. 14, 2007 — -- Gloria Wheeless has waited two months to get a mammogram. The 53-year-old called her local ...

Two of the cheerleaders speak about their personal experience with the disease in order to encourage women to pursue regular screenings and early detection ...

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, as of 2023, about 3.5 million people in the U.S. had breast implants. Some stats say they’re most popular among patients under 34, but data from ...

I was supposed to be releasing a little stress on a recent walk through my neighborhood. But when my phone rang, I answered it. And on the other end was the clinic where I'd gotten a mammogram the day ...

GEDDES, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital is offering an easy and accessible mobile mammogram van for women in Central New York. The "She Matters" program at Upstate Medical University Hospital ...

You’ve had your mammogram, so you can cross it off your to-do list. But what if you get a call to come back for more imaging? Getting a callback can be concerning, but it’s not unusual. About one in ...

Patients who received a mammogram at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center over the past two years were informed of a failure, ...