Breast cancer screenings for women at average risk should be done every other year beginning at age 40, meaning mammograms should start 10 years earlier than previously recommended. The U.S.

Turning 40 is a milestone birthday. Many consider it to be a life-changing birthday associated with transformation and reflection. It’s also the time most health care professionals recommend that ...

You might have a lot of questions going into your first mammogram — and we don't blame you. Getting your breasts squeezed by a giant machine is intimidating at best, especially if you've never had a ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an annual reminder that getting a regular mammogram is currently the most effective tool available for detecting breast cancer early. Cancer treatment is ...

The amount of calcium buildup in your breast arteries is visible on routine mammograms, offering valuable information about ...

Automated health messages can be perceived as insensitive, especially for cancer survivors, highlighting the need for personalized communication. Feedback from patients can help improve the accuracy ...

Picture this: A patient walks into MU Health Care's Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and gets a mammogram. Now, picture this: A patient walks into MU Health Care's new mobile mammography unit and gets a ...

GREENVILLE, Maine (WABI) - Northern Light Health has made it easier for women to get their mammograms thanks to a new mobile mammography unit. “There are people who have not had mammograms done in ...