BREAST CANCER
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What It Means For Your Health If You Have Dense Breasts
Did your last mammogram report say you have dense breasts? You may require additional screening tests to detect breast cancer. Talk to your doctor.
When Is It Time for Your First Mammogram?
There are a lot of opinions about when and how often to get a mammogram, but when it comes to increasing your chance of survival with breast cancer, the earlier you screen for it, the better,
How New Technology Can Reduce Anxiety for Breast Cancer Patients
A new procedure for women who are scheduled to undergo breast surgery to treat their cancer change the way the tumor is located and marked before surgery.
Why It's Best to Have a Individualized Breast Cancer Treatment Plan
Every woman with breast cancer is unique and needs an individualized treatment plan, especially those who are young, older adults or are pregnant.
Are Monthly Breast Self-Exams Necessary or Optional?
Evidence is growing that there are more effective ways to detect breast cancer early than a monthly breast self-exam. What changed?
Which Type of Mammogram is Right For You?
For years, the two-dimensional mammogram has been the gold standard screening too proven to lower breast cancer deaths and illness rates. In recent years, another powerful tool has become available: the 3-D mammogram.