The first stage in breast screening involves an X ray (mammogram) of the breast. Usually 2 images of each breast are obtained and a radiologist examines the images. Mammography can detect very small ...

NEW YORK — Under new FDA regulations, all mammography facilities have to notify women of their level of breast density. Until now, this critical piece of information wasn't required to be shared ...

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 ...

If you’ve been told you have dense breasts, your mammogram results might not tell the full story. Here’s how breast density affects cancer detection—and which extra screenings can help.

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 ...

For those preparing for their first mammogram or returning after a gap, understanding the procedure can ease nerves and ensure a smooth experience. Here’s everything you need to know before ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s time sport your pink in honor of those who’ve been affected by breast cancer — and it’s time to get yourself a mammogram.

And while the mammogram itself isn't necessarily fun, an irregular result can cause a spiral of negative emotions. An ...

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 ...

Breast cancer typically has no symptoms when it’s at the stage where it can be easily treated, which is why mammography screenings are essential for early detection. Although the U.S. Preventive ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, drawing attention to the disease that causes the second-most cancer deaths (behind ...

Tia Mowry is worried about her health after getting abnormal mammogram results. The actress shared her health scare in an upcoming episode of Tia Mowry: My Next Act. During the clip’s online ...