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Published On January 26, 2022

The Importance of Mammograms During the Pandemic

According to the ACS (American Cancer Society), breast cancer screening tests such as mammogram helps detect the disease before it causes symptoms. At this stage, breast cancer is usually small and still confined to the breast. The Society recommends that women aged between 45 and 54 get an an...

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Published On August 31, 2021

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What the Tyrer-Cuzick Score Means for Breast Health

When we talk about cancer screening, one common question people ask is, “How can you find out if you’re at risk for cancer?” Fortunately, risk assessment tools help determine who qualifies for supplemental screening and genetic counseling or testing. In general, each tool identifie...

Published On June 23, 2021

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Updated Guidance for Screening Women with Average Cancer Risk

The American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging recommend that women begin receiving annual mammograms at age 40, with added vigilance for those in historically overlooked populations. Both shared updated guidance in the Journal of the American College of Radiology on...

Published On December 29, 2020

WIS Admin Breast HealthTags: Screenings

Understanding Radiation From Mammograms — Are They Safe?

Regular mammograms are the key to early breast cancer detection. While the majority of breast lumps discovered during the procedure turn out to be benign (not cancerous), a mammogram can help discover serious problems. According to studies, women who participate in mammography screenings have a 41% ...

Published On November 19, 2020

WIS Admin Breast HealthTags: Breast Density

What Does It Mean to Have Dense Breasts?

Becoming familiar with your breasts and surrounding tissue is important in monitoring for changes or indications of breast cancer signs or symptoms. You may have heard your practitioner refer to the density of your breasts in passing or at a routine examination. This is because breast density is a v...

Published On June 22, 2020

WIS Admin Breast Health, Industry UpdatesTags: COVID-19

Three Months of COVID-19 May Mean 80,000 Missed Cancer Diagnoses

A total of 80,000-plus diagnoses of five common cancers in the United States are projected to be missed or delayed during the 3-month period of early March to early June because of COVID-19 disruptions to healthcare, according to a report using a medical claims database by the IQVIA Instit...

Published On September 4, 2019

WIS Admin Breast HealthTags: Breast Density

Radiologists Ready To Speak With Patients About Breast Density

Many radiologists believe patient-provider discussions about screening mammography and supplemental screening are inadequate, according to findings published in the Journal of Breast Imaging. The specialty appears ready to step up and take a more visible role in patient education. “...

Published On May 24, 2018

WIS Admin Breast HealthTags: Screenings

Yearly Mammograms at 40 Offer the Best Odds of Surviving Breast Cancer

Prioritizing Your Annual Mammogram Women who prioritize annual mammograms starting at the age of 40 have the greatest chance of catching, treating and surviving breast cancer, a study published this month in the Journal of the American College of Radiology suggests. Samir B. Pate...

Published On December 30, 2016

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Should There Be a Cutoff Age for Annual Breast Screening Mammograms?

Health care professionals all agree that women should begin breast cancer screening by age 40. While this general rule applies to the majority of women, the age that women should stop their annual mammograms continues to be under debate. Some experts have argued that there is insufficient evidence t...

Published On December 23, 2016

WIS Admin Breast Health

Statistics & Reasons For a Call Back After First Mammogram

Going in for a routine mammogram is part of taking control of your health. Every day mammograms save lives. Most of the time, when you go in for a mammogram, you get a clean bill of health and don’t have to think about it until next year. But what happens when you get called back […]...

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The Importance of Mammograms During the Pandemic

What the Tyrer-Cuzick Score Means for Breast Health

Updated Guidance for Screening Women with Average Cancer Risk

Understanding Radiation From Mammograms — Are They Safe?

What Does It Mean to Have Dense Breasts?

Three Months of COVID-19 May Mean 80,000 Missed Cancer Diagnoses

Radiologists Ready To Speak With Patients About Breast Density

Yearly Mammograms at 40 Offer the Best Odds of Surviving Breast Cancer

Should There Be a Cutoff Age for Annual Breast Screening Mammograms?

Statistics & Reasons For a Call Back After First Mammogram

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