It is a sobering statistic. One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime -with the majority of these women not even having a family history of breast cancer. October is ...
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What Is a Mammogram?

What a Mammogram Is Used For Mammograms are recommended as a routine screening test to look for evidence of breast cancer in people who don't have any symptoms. A mammogram may also be done as a ...
It’s always a good idea to get a mammogram, even if you have no significant history of breast cancer. That’s because most breast cancers are found in women without that factor, radiologist Dr. Mason ...
Mammograms can detect the presence of breast arterial calcification, which is associated with a higher risk of future heart ...
Charlotte Radiology is turning away some mobile mammogram patients, potentially delaying diagnosis and critical care.
A new FDA rule says health care providers have to tell patients that they have dense breasts, which are a breast cancer risk factor. Tetra Images via Getty Images Breast cancer is a scary reality for ...