AOL14d
Why Mammograms Are More Confusing Than Ever
Do you know at what age you’re supposed to start getting yearly mammograms? Despite this being a month packed with reminders to schedule your screening, the guidelines on when you should begin ...
Women's Health14d
Mammogram Screening Guidelines Have Never Been More Confusing. Here’s When You Should Get One, According To Doctors
Do you know at what age you’re supposed to start getting yearly mammograms? Despite this being a month packed with reminders to schedule your screening, the guidelines on when you should begin ...
Independent Online28d
Everything you need to know before getting a mammogram
Mammograms are crucial in the ongoing fight against breast cancer, serving as a key tool for early detection. For those preparing for their first mammogram or returning after a gap, understanding ...
KUOW20d
What your mammogram can tell you about your cardiovascular health
When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would you like the radiologist to examine ...
valuepenguin28d
Does Medicare Cover Mammograms? What You Need to Know
Medicare covers at least one mammogram per year for women over 40. You can get your first mammogram between age 35 and 39, then one every year to check for breast cancer. Medicare will pay for more ...
WESH13d
Why woman says a mammogram changed her life in more ways than one
ERIN, SHE SAYS SHE MISSED JUST ONE MAMMOGRAM. HOW DID THIS CHANGE HER LIFE? THAT’S RIGHT. DARLENE SHARP SAYS SHE’S ALWAYS BEEN ON TOP OF HER ANNUAL SCREENINGS, BUT SHE MISSED ONE DURING HER ...
Orlando Sentinel26d
Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram
When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there’s any sign of breast cancer. The second most important finding is whether her breasts are dense. Since early September ...
Chicago Sun-Times11d
What is a mammogram? When should you get the exam? Experts weigh in on breast cancer screening
Louise Bajorek learned she had Stage 1 breast cancer after a regularly scheduled mammogram showed an area of concern, prompting further tests. Brian Ernst/Sun-Times Share At 63, Louise Bajorek ...
The Gadsden Times on MSN26d
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good time to get a mammogram
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, drawing attention to the disease that causes the second-most cancer deaths (behind ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d
Mammograms could be a new weapon against heart disease
Some health care providers are trying to give mammograms a new purpose — assessing heart disease risks. The practice is not unanimously accepted among health experts, however. The buildup of ...
Yahoo14d
Why Mammograms Are More Confusing Than Ever
Do you know at what age you’re supposed to start getting yearly mammograms? Despite this being a month packed with reminders to schedule your screening, the guidelines on when you should begin making ...