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, a new ...

New federal guidelines require mammogram reports give you an A, B, C or D. Why do you need to know your breast density?

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 ...

As breast cancer awareness month comes to an end, we know a lot of women had mammograms this month. For most, it was routine.

The Breast Center of Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) recommends that all women should undergo a yearly mammogram and breast ultrasound starting at 40 years old whether they have symptoms or not.

It’s called Contrast Enhanced Mammogram and uses contrast dye. If cancer is there, the spot literally lights up. We watched the process at University Breast Center, which is part of the ...

In Illinois, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, according to the state’s Department of Public Health, ...

As a health and medical reporter, I've covered a steady drumbeat of headlines about the alarming uptick in breast cancer cases among adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s. I've read the studies. I've ...

Speaking as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she said: “A routine mammogram saved my life. I would not have detected this myself as the cancer in my breast was so small. I was not in the ...

And testing can save your life! When it comes to an annual mammogram, accuracy and peace of mind are key. Mammograms are the first line of defense to detect breast cancer early. Intisar Faulkner ...