One of the best ways to stop breast cancer in its tracks is early detection. Though every woman should do breast self-exams each month, women over 40 are advised to get a mammogram every one to two ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. At her annual physical in the spring of 2021, Misty Gordon ...

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 ...

Misunderstandings about who needs screening and how often may be why some women skip mammograms. Here are eight claims about breast cancer screenings.

What to look for in the mammogram report, next steps after your appointment, questions to ask your doctor and more.

MOST COMMON CANCERS DIAGNOSED IN WOMEN. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT BREAST CANCER. THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SAYS ABOUT 1 IN 3 WOMEN GET DIAGNOSED WITH IT EVERY YEAR. AND ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO CATCH IT ...

According to radiologists, women with breast implants who have an average risk of breast cancer should stick to the recommended screening schedule for breast cancer, which means getting a yearly ...

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