As preventative tools, mammograms fall into two main categories according to how and when your doctor orders them: Screening mammograms: These are a part of routine medical care. The American Cancer Society recommends annual screening mammograms for women 45-54 years old and advises that women should have the option to begin screening as early as 40. Diagnostic mammograms: This […]

Generally, weight loss helps improve health and shed fat, leading to positive lifestyle changes. However, there is one thing to consider if you are losing a substantial amount of weight. Since breasts are composed of fatty tissue, lobes, glandular tissues, milk glands and your lymph system, losing weight can affect the results of a mammogram. If you […]

Breast cancer screening is a vital tool to detect the disease before any symptoms appear. Discovering breast cancer in the early stages simplifies treatment and significantly improves survival rates. When detected early, the relative five-year survival rate of localized breast cancer is 99%. Women and their health care providers should discuss mammograms and other types […]

Mammography vs. thermography: What’s the difference? If you are a woman who is 40 years of age or older, you probably know the importance of annual breast cancer screenings. Making sure that you have your breast screening at least once a year is vital to lower your risk for breast cancer. Experts say 1 in 8 […]

When October arrives, so does the annual campaign to bring awareness to the impact of breast cancer. Following a challenging year for many families, breast cancer prevention is more vital than ever. Last year, breast cancer screenings declined by 87%, so 2021 is crucial to remind women about early detection. In the United States alone, one […]

Are you feeling any breast pain? Have you come across something concerning during a routine breast self-exam? Has your doctor ever mentioned mammograms to you during your visits? Do you know the difference between a screening and a diagnostic mammogram? If you don’t know much about mammography, you are not alone. Generally speaking, a mammogram is a […]