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Annual Over Biennial Mammograms Linked to Less Advanced Breast Cancer
November 27, 2019
A new retrospective study addresses the question of how often to screen for breast cancer, suggesting benefits to…
3D mammography is more effective than 2D one, but we don’t know what it means yet
October 22, 2019
Mammography is a well-known word for women. Women over 30 should have mammography done regularly as an early…
Annual mammography screenings aren’t the best option for female survivors of some childhood cancers
July 11, 2019
Female survivors of childhood cancers who have been treated with thoracic radiation, such as survivors of Hodgkin’s lymphoma…
Women perceive the potential benefits of mammograms to be more important than the potential harms
May 9, 2019
In 2009, disagreement in the health community arose following a recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task…
Many Women Get Unnecessary Mammograms Before Breast Reduction Surgery
February 1, 2019
Each year, thousands of younger women with no known risk of breast cancer get mammograms before having breast…
A Radiologist Explains What to Expect at Your First Mammogram
October 31, 2018
The days leading up to a woman’s first mammogram can be intimidating. The screening, after all, has one purpose: to…
Breast Cancer Follow-Up Imaging Varies Widely, Study Finds
July 16, 2018
Follow-up imaging for women with non-metastatic breast cancer varies widely across the country, according to a new study…
Laser-sonic Scanner Aims to Replace Mammograms for Finding Breast Cancer
June 20, 2018
Early detection has been shown to increase breast cancer survival rates, but many women avoid having their mammograms…
ORNL researchers use AI to improve mammogram interpretation
June 19, 2018
In an effort to reduce errors in the analyses of diagnostic images by health professionals, a team of…
Cultural background plays role in patients’ decision to have mammograms
June 15, 2017
Clinicians, social workers and medical professionals should be aware of how cultural factors influence whether individuals choose to…
Mammograms: Are we overdiagnosing small tumors?
June 9, 2017
An analysis of breast cancer data revealed that many small breast cancers have an excellent prognosis because they…
Spinoff releases new module to help women, doctors decide on mammogram
January 26, 2017
HealthDecision, LLC, a 7-year old startup with deep roots at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has just released the…
New mammogram hotspots predict future breast cancers
October 13, 2016
Melbourne researchers have discovered a new way to interpret mammograms that could transform routine breast screening and save…
Breast density matters in detection of breast cancer
October 4, 2016
Almost eight percent of women have extremely high breast density, which increases their cancer risk and can make…
New approach to mammograms could improve reliability
September 18, 2015
Detecting breast cancer in women with dense mammary tissues could become more reliable with a new mammogram procedure…
Women with Dense Breasts May Not Need More Screening
May 20, 2015
As the debate continues to swirl around the medical significance of dense breasts and whether extra screening should…
Nipple Aspirate Test is No Substitute for Mammogram
December 16, 2013
Many women admit that getting a mammogram is no fun, and may wish there was an easier, more…
Breakthrough technique images breast tumors in 3-D with great clarity, reduced radiation
October 29, 2012
Like cleaning the lenses of a foggy pair of glasses, scientists are now able to use a technique…
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June 19, 2017 - Radiologists Detect Breast Cancer in “Blink of an Eye”
August 31, 2016 - New Study: Women with Dense Breasts Need More Frequent Screening
August 24, 2016 - Mammography screening: Only one in three women is well-informed
November 4, 2015 - Use of Breast MRIs Way Up, Studies Find
November 20, 2013 - Novel Breast Screening Technology Increases Diagnostic Accuracy
November 26, 2012 - Is routine breast cancer screening doing more harm than good?
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