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Film Mammograms and Digital Mammograms: What's the Difference?
That makes me a strong candidate for digital mammography, an updated version of the widely accepted and most effective form of testing for breast cancer, a disease expected to strike nearly 180,000 women this year alone.
I've had five conventional mammograms and one digital mammogram.
To learn more about mammography and my story, read my new article on digital mammography.
Also, rea... Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
New Article on Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms
By Jacki Donaldson , Health Expert... Please read my new article on screening and diagnostic mammograms. It discusses what they are... Read more »
A Video Message from Cancer Vixen: Why Free Mammograms Matter So Much!!!
By Cancer Vixen , Health Expert...where the CANCER VIXEN FUNd is sponsoring a free mammogram screening event for uninsured women. ... Read more »
COME AND GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS! OH C’MON, PUHLEEEEEZ GET YOUR FREE MAMMOGRAMS!!!
By Cancer Vixen , Health Expert...Mary Ann Guiliano were really happy about the Free Mammograms screening. I was so... Read more »
Free Mammogram Guide: Mammograms for Underserved Women
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...insurance, and I just can’t afford the cost of a mammogram. What can I do?A. There are a... Read more »
Will Fewer Mammograms Lead to More Breast Cancer Deaths?
By Beth Brophy , Health Expert...the first time in decades, fewer women are getting mammograms to screen for breast cancer.... Read more »
Health Guide
Digital Mammogram: Who should get this type of mammogram for early breast cancer detection?
......Clearly, screening for breast cancer is critical. I’m happy to be in the loop. I’ve had six mammograms, five of the conventional film variety and one digital mammogram. Standard film... Read more »Mammograms: Screening and Diagnostic
......is intended for women who are asymptomatic, who are not experiencing any breast problems.Screening mammograms typically consist of four x-ray views, two of each breast. After a technician takes... Read more »October 8th: Mark a Mammogram on Your Calendar
......have a family history Read more »National Breast Cancer Awareness Months Core Mission
...ribbons and other fanfare, the core message remains the same: All women over 40 should have an annual mammogram. Mammograms are a womans best bet for catching breast cancer early and... Read more »Ten Common Breast Cancer Myths Debunked
...class of drugs known as aromatase inhibitors, are being discovered. Myth No. 2: You don’t need a mammogram until you’re 50. For several years, the medical community has debated whether the... Read more »Images
Related News
Remember Your Mammogram
August 11, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Do you forget to schedule those doctor appointments on a regular basis? A reminder program may lead to more women to... Read summary »
Medical Debate: Mammogram or Not?
May 05, 2008TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Terri and JoEllen Warnke spend each Thursday together. JoEllen is a nurse, and Terri's a volunteer. The two... Read summary »
Painless, 3-D Mammograms
May 05, 2008DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Breast cancer ... 180,000 women will be diagnosed with it this year. One in four will die. Detecting it as... Read summary »
Accurate Mammograms Reduce Biopsies
May 14, 2008By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Mammograms are important tools in diagnosing breast cancer and... Read summary »
All 40-Somethings may not Need Mammography
April 04, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not every woman in her 40s necessarily needs regular mammograms. According to a new clinical practice guideline developed by... Read summary »
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