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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Myths & Facts: What Do Breast Cancer Lumps Feel Like?
Finding a lump in your breast is a psychologically traumatizing experience for anyone, regardless of your age or current health status. On one end of...
Estrogen, Progesteronem, Hormone Receptor Positive/Negative?
Over the past several years it has been well documented that the hormones found within the body, and subsequently activated during puberty to control a...
Do Bacterial Infections from Root Canals Cause Breast Cancer?
When it comes to reducing the risk of cancer, the first thing that comes to mind is clean living, exercise and a healthy diet. For...
Male vs. Female Breast Cancer Statistics
Breast cancer does not discriminate against men and although not as common as breast cancer found in women, it can affect men of all ages,...
Best Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer: Healthy Diet & Weight
Preventing breast cancer starts with healthy habits, like limiting alcohol intake and staying physically active. It’s important to understand what you can do to reduce...