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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted October 6th, 2023 by south ave & filed under Breast Cancer Information, Mammograms.

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 »

Tips for Women Getting Their First Mammogram

Posted May 25th, 2023 by south ave & filed under Mammograms.

Mammograms are considered an essential screening exam for women’s health. They are one of the most accurate and efficient tools for detecting breast cancer in its early stages, allowing treatment to begin early and be most effective. For most women, they simply provide peace of mind that they are healthy. In previous years, the U.S…. Read more »

What’s the Difference Between a Breast Ultrasound and a Mammogram?

Posted July 7th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Mammograms.

When it comes to any kind of cancer, early detection is key. This is especially true for breast cancer, which has a 93% or higher five-year survival rate, and more available treatment options, when found in its early stages. The even better news is that the breast cancer screening tools we use today are highly… Read more »

3D Mammograms Offer New Tool in Fight Against Breast Cancer

Posted July 30th, 2019 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

You probably already know that women 40 and over should get a mammogram each year to help detect breast cancer in its early stages. But did you know there’s a new type of mammogram that’s become available in recent years? Over the course of the past decade, 3D mammography has become an important innovation in… Read more »

What’s the Difference Between Mammography and Thermography?

Posted September 26th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Women's Health.

The American Cancer Society recommends that all women age 45 and older get an annual mammogram to screen for breast cancer. Prior to that, women who notice any changes in the look and feel of their breasts should undergo a mammogram as well. Mammography utilizes X-rays to identify anatomical changes in breast tissue that occur… Read more »

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