Posts Tagged: Breast Cancer

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Breast cancer seems distant until it affects someone we know and love. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial period dedicated to educating the public about the importance of early detection and supporting those affected by the disease. Understanding Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month was established in 1985 to increase awareness… Read more »

Study Finds Mammograms Have Saved Hundreds of Thousands of Lives

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Since mammography screening first became widely available in the 1980s, mammograms have become invaluable tools in the fight against breast cancer. Today, the American Cancer Society recommends that all women age 45 and older receive annual mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Furthermore, women of all ages who notice any changes in the look or… Read more »

GE Offers a New, More Comfortable Mammogram

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Mammograms are important health screenings that the American Cancer Society recommends all women over the age of 44 should undergo once a year. But despite their ability to identify signs of breast cancer, many women are still reluctant to receive regular mammograms.  This is due in large part to the fact that the compression phase… Read more »