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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.

Nurse Assisting Patient Undergoing Mammogram
Monday, November 28th, 2011

Scientific Evidence Supports Breast Cancer Screening For Women in Their 40s

Strong scientific evidence and public demand exists for screening Canadian women aged 40-49 for breast cancer, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) said today in response to new screening guidelines released by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.

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Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Videos: Your First Mammogram

Check out these wonderful videos that show the mammogram machine, give tips on what do before your mammogram, and explain each step in the process.

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Friday, October 21st, 2011

Celebrate National Mammography Day By Scheduling Your Annual Mammogram

Learn what a mammogram is, how to prepare for a mammogram, and if it’s really necessary.

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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

High-risk, Underserved Women Benefited from MRI Screening for Breast Cancer

Using breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screenings among targeted, high-risk, underserved women significantly decreased diagnostic cost and increased patient compliance rates with follow-up compared to using general risk mammography screenings.

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Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Mammography Use Up for U.S. Immigrants

Mammography rates among immigrant women in the U.S. increased from 60.2 percent in 2000 to [...]

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk

The vast amount of literature out there in regard to breast cancer causes can be [...]

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

USPSTF Mammography Controversy

Recently there has been much debate over The US Preventative Services Task Force’s new guidelines [...]

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 [...]