Study findings highlight the importance of follow-up screening and the value of patient communication among DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ, survivors. A study published in 2023 sheds light on how ...

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new clinical guidelines recommending against screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic, nonpregnant, adult women. The college describes the ...

We all know we should go to the doctor more regularly to make sure everything is in order, but finding the time isn’t always easy. However, it could save your life. Prevention, or catching something ...

While October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, every month is breast cancer awareness month at Columbus Community Hospital. That is why the medical imaging staff at CCH encourages women ...

A well-woman exam—also known as a women’s wellness exam—is a routine checkup with a women’s health provider. It’s an opportunity to check your overall health and discuss your health risks, especially ...

The annual pelvic exam has long been a routine part of women's health care, but new guidelines say there's no good reason for it. The recommendations, laid out by the American College of Physicians ...

Dr. Anne Rosenberg answers the question: 'What is a Clinical Breast Exam?' — -- Question: What is a clinical breast exam and why and how often do I need it done? Answer: A clinical breast exam ...

Smita Sharma for NPR / Smita Sharma for NPR Meenakshi Gupta has been blind since birth. And yet she can identify what many patients and medical specialists miss: the tiniest lumps in a woman’s breast ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and cancer awareness starts with general breast awareness. Dr. Julie Nangia, medical director of breast oncology at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer ...

Cropped of female doctor examining patient. Medical professional checking woman’s back with stethoscope in clinic. What is the power of touch and how has it played into the history of clinical ...