Published OnJuly 24, 2022
Six Reasons Why You May Be Experiencing Breast Pain
Breast pain, also known as mastalgia, is a common condition among women. It is a form of discomfort, pain, or tenderness in the breast or...
Published OnJune 7, 2022
Breast Cancer: Myths vs. Facts
While breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, accounting for about 30% of all new female cancers each year, there are...
Published OnMarch 28, 2022
How To Prepare for Your Mammogram
Mammograms are an important part of active self-care for all women between the ages of 40 and 75. During this time, breast tissue is the...
Published OnFebruary 25, 2022
Male Breast Cancer and Signs To Look For
Men’s breast cancer is one of the rarest cancers. The American Cancer Society (ACS) indicates that the male’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is approximately...
Published OnJanuary 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,...
Published OnAugust 31, 2021
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...
Published OnJune 23, 2021
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...
Published OnDecember 29, 2020
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...
Published OnNovember 19, 2020
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...
Published OnJune 22, 2020
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...