Can getting a mammogram save your life? Most women wouldn’t think twice before answering that question: years of popular opinion have left little doubt that a mammogram, uncomfortable and slightly ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding a clinical breast exam to screening mammography increases breast cancer detection rates, but it also increases rates of falsely positive results, Canadian ...

Having an annual screening mammogram is an important step in detecting breast cancer, particularly in its early stages when it tends to be more easily treatable. But many women dread having to do it ...

You might have a lot of questions going into your first mammogram — and we don't blame you. Getting your breasts squeezed by a giant machine is intimidating at best, especially if you've never had a ...

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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, CommonSpirit St. Elizabeth Hospital is hosting Monday Night Mammo, where patients are able come in during extended hours to receive a mammogram ...

(AP) - Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Women ages 40 to 74 should get screened every other year, the group ...

In an effort to increase mammogram screening rates, along with awareness, we offer a program through Franciscan Health Lafayette Breast Center to reduce barriers to obtaining a preventive mammography ...