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Published On July 28, 2020

WIS Admin Early Detection, Industry UpdatesTags: COVID-19, Screenings

Despite COVID-19, Doctors Are Still Urging Patients To Continue Cancer Screenings

According to a recent article by USA Today, data suggests that patients are discontinuing doctor visits and cancer screenings due to COVID-19, leading to further unnecessary deaths. A recent survey suggests more than a third of Americans have missed scheduled cancer screenings because of COVID-19, c...

Published On January 13, 2017

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Does Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?

The decision to give birth to a child is definitely a personal one. The ongoing debate between reproductive history and the risk of cancer is a controversial topic. Many women have now questioned the relationship between their choice to not bear a child and their associated risk of developing breast...

Published On January 7, 2017

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Signs of Breast Cancer: Why Screening & Self Exams Are So Important

The regular hustle and bustle of our daily lives means that we are often too busy or too distracted to take proper care of ourselves. For many of us this means that we skip meals altogether or make poor food choices when we do find the time. Our bodies are complex machines that will let […]...

Published On November 25, 2016

WIS Admin Breast Health, Early Detection

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 the spectrum, many women will immediately jump to the conclusion that they have breast cancer. Others tend to brush off and ignore finding a lump in t...

Published On August 27, 2016

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Heterogeneously Dense Breasts with Lots of Fibroglandular Tissue

The term dense breasts is used to describe breast tissue that is less fatty and composed of more non-fatty (fibrolandular) tissue than tissue found in breasts that are not dense. Both researchers and doctors agree that women diagnosed with dense breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast canc...

Published On August 20, 2016

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Can Pet Dogs Sense Breast Cancer in Their Owners?

In a recent interview, actress Shannen Doherty discussed some of her personal experiences, along with her belief that her beloved dog Bowie was the first to indicate that she had breast cancer. According to the actress, Bowie would obsessively sniff along the right side of her body in the area where...

Published On July 9, 2016

WIS Admin Breast Health, Early Detection

Understanding Breast Cancer: Types, Stages, Emotional Toll, How To Cope

Breast cancer is an ugly phrase most people hope they never have to hear. When a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer, many people don’t know a whole lot about it. People often issue apologetic sympathies and offer support, but if you or a dear one has been diagnosed, there comes a time w...

Published On January 10, 2016

WIS Admin Breast Health, Early Detection

Breast Cancer Detection: Ultrasound Equal to Mammography!

Breast cancer is one of the most prolific type of ailment that has plagued women for many years. In order to fight the disease, experts agree that focusing more on ultrasound can help detect and fight the illness while still in its early stage. In a study published by the Journal of the Na...

Published On November 9, 2015

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Why You Should Begin Screening Mammograms Starting at Age 40

Recently, the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced its new screening guidelines that increase the age for annual mammograms for women of average risk from 40 to 45 years of age and biennial screening for all women between the ages of 55 to 74. ACS also stated that doctors should no longer perform...

Published On February 12, 2015

WIS Admin Breast Health, Early Detection

When Should You Begin Receiving a Screening Mammogram?

Confused about when to start getting a mammogram? You are not alone. In the past year, there have been several conflicting reports of scientific studies recommending annual screening mammogram at age 40 or age 50, depending on which study you read. Furthermore, there is confusion about whether to ge...

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Despite COVID-19, Doctors Are Still Urging Patients To Continue Cancer Screenings

Does Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?

Signs of Breast Cancer: Why Screening & Self Exams Are So Important

Myths & Facts: What Do Breast Cancer Lumps Feel Like?

Heterogeneously Dense Breasts with Lots of Fibroglandular Tissue

Can Pet Dogs Sense Breast Cancer in Their Owners?

Understanding Breast Cancer: Types, Stages, Emotional Toll, How To Cope

Breast Cancer Detection: Ultrasound Equal to Mammography!

Why You Should Begin Screening Mammograms Starting at Age 40

When Should You Begin Receiving a Screening Mammogram?

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