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Monday, December 26th, 2011

What is a Mammogram & How Does It Detect Breast Cancer?

Description of mammogram, sample mammography x-rays, when to get a mammogram, screening vs. diagnostic mammograms, other types of breast imaging, and what to do before your first mammogram.

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Friday, November 4th, 2011

Test Could Detect Breast Cancers Earlier in Young, High-risk African-American Women

Certain cancer signaling pathways that are activated in aggressive cancer can be detected very early, even in precancerous cells, among young African-American women at high risk for breast cancer. This may allow for earlier detection and prevention of cancer.

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Friday, October 1st, 2010

“Did You Brush Your Teeth Yet?!”

As the mom of a nine year-old boy, this is a question I find myself [...]

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Diversity in Education, and the importance of Mammography, CBE and BSE

Being able to educate people of all ages and ethnicities about breast health is very [...]

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Mammograms Still Needed For Women Age 40-49 Despite USPSTF Statement

Yesterday, The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)  announced that it was changing its [...]