FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of early detection of the second-leading cause of cancer death among women. Patients enrolled in TRICARE can ...
A federal task force says that women should start getting regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer at age 40, instead of waiting until 50, marking a shift in the influential panel’s guidelines.
An influential group of medical experts, the US Preventive Services Task Force, recommended last week that most women receive a mammogram starting at age 40. Women should continue to get a mammogram ...
It looks like any other mammography suite. An imaging machine stands tall, not far from controls and computer screens. There’s even a discreet changing room. But this room is on wheels. Jamie Hobbs is ...
Understanding personal risk factors, including genetic and lifestyle influences, is crucial for selecting appropriate breast cancer screening methods. Lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy ...
Each October we hear the clarion call for mammography in fighting the battle against breast cancer. But what exactly is mammography and what exactly is involved in diagnosing breast cancer? For those ...
You'll no doubt have heard the term mammogram thrown about in conversation at least one point in your life. Whether your mum received a letter to make an appointment when you were younger, your gran ...
BE TRANSFERRED TO A REHAB CENTER SOON. OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. 1 IN 8 WOMEN WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH THE DISEASE, AND 1 IN 42 WILL DIE FROM IT. THAT’S WHY TODAY, WORLD MAMMOGRAM DAY ...
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare is excited to announce that a brand‑new mammography unit is on its way to the Huntsville ...