Breast Examination by a Health Professional. Women ages 20 - 49 should have a physical examination by a health professional every 1 - 2 years. Those over age 50 should be examined annually.
Self-Examinations. Women have been encouraged to perform a self-examination each month, but some studies have reported no difference in mortality rates between women who do self-examination and those who do not. This does not mean women should stop attempting self-examinations, but they should not...
Read moreThe Big Squeeze. Cartoons have been drawn about it, jokes made about it, pain-preventive measures sympathetically prescribed… But... Read more »
You’ve reached your 40th birthday, and you know what that means: it’s time for your first mammogram.Or you’ve discovered a lump in... Read more »
“Many U.S. women do not get recommended mammograms.” That Reuters headling and the story definitely caught my attention. “Half of the... Read more »
Q. I don’t have health insurance, and I just can’t afford the cost of a mammogram. What can I do?A. There are a number of resources you... Read more »
Even though I’m not yet 40, that magical age for women to begin receiving mammograms, I’ve had breast cancer. That makes me a strong... Read more »
I get so many emails every day from caregivers who are so stressed out, often saying they’d love to take a break and get away for a little... Read more »
I’m not yet 40—the magical age for women to begin receiving mammograms—but I’ve had breast cancer. That makes me a perfect candidate for... Read more »
Mammograms can be used for both screening and diagnostic purposes. Screening is recommended for all women, beginning at age 40, and allows... Read more »
Using MRI and mammograms every year on women at high risk of breast cancer could increase life expectancy, new research suggests. A study on... Read more »
Mammogram image and information. Mammograms are used in breast cancer diagnosis and diagnosis of other breast problems.... Read more »