She walked out of her annual mammogram relieved, got a callback two weeks later, received a clean result, and then opened a ...

Out-of-pocket costs for screening mammography have been mostly eliminated for women over 40 years old, but not for any needed follow-up procedures or testing if a screening mammogram is abnormal. A ...

Mammograms are a critical tool in detecting breast cancer early, yet many women avoid them for various reasons. Understanding these reasons can help address concerns and encourage more women to ...

Last week, we reviewed some early symptoms of breast cancer and how to conduct regular breast self-exams with intent. This week, we’ll focus on the gold standard for breast cancer screening – the ...

A new study is causing many women to question how often they receive a mammogram. Currently, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends that women between 50 to 74-years-old receive a ...

January 31, 2011 (Portland, Ore.) – Obese women may avoid mammograms because of pain and women under 60 may avoid the test because they are too busy, according to a study by Kaiser Permanente Center ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, more than 40,000 women die from breast cancer. It is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 35-60. However, annual mammography can reduce ...

With the Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act, many popular, already enacted programs can continue, although what happens after the presidential election in November is anyone's guess. For ...