Category: Mammography

If you have dense breasts, supplemental breast cancer screening is an excellent way to gain peace of mind and be proactive about your health. Supplemental screening methods, such as an automated breast ultrasound (ABUS), can reveal abnormalities that dense tissue may hide on a standard mammogram. While annual mammograms remain the most important breast cancer […]

Are you unsure of what to expect at your first mammogram? Use this guide to learn who should get mammograms, how to prepare for them and what happens during the procedure. There are two types of mammograms: Screening mammogram: This kind of mammogram is for women who don’t have any symptoms of breast cancer. It’s […]

Scheduling a mammography appointment is one of those things you may feel like putting off until it is necessary. The good news is that mammography is safe, quick and effective at ruling out abnormalities in breast tissue. While some discomfort is natural during the exam, it only lasts a few seconds at a time. Whether […]

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 […]