I regularly answer questions about breast cancer symptoms and treatment here at MyBreastCancerNetwork.com. Very often, the questions are from women who have a lump in their breast or some other symptom and they are very understandably worried.
I always try to be as understanding as possible. After all, I have been exactly where they are and know how scary it is. I usually note that the vast majority of breast lumps are non-cancerous, advise the woman to make an appointment and to try not to...
My husband looked concerned about the voice mail message from the mammography center on Wednesday. "Don't worry," I told him. "They... Read more »
Well, well, well, here we go again. Wasn’t it just a few months ago that the big controversy over whether or not women should get... 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 »
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’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 »
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