October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of regular screenings (in this case, through mammograms and self-exams), which can lead to earlier detection and ...

Mammograms are just one of the many exams and procedures women need to stay healthy. While they're not perfect, mammograms are one of the most effective screening tools we have for breast cancer, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say it's the perfect time to get a mammogram. Since many women postponed the screening during the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are ...

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. That’s why breast health education and annual screening mammograms are crucial when it comes to early detection of breast cancer. Although ...

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, as of 2023, about 3.5 million people in the U.S. had breast implants. Some stats say they’re most popular among patients under 34, but data from ...

Two of the cheerleaders speak about their personal experience with the disease in order to encourage women to pursue regular ...

New research found missing a first mammogram was linked to a higher risk of breast cancer death. When people skip screening, doctors are less likely to catch breast cancer at earlier, more treatable ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research found missing a first mammogram was linked ...

In 2023, Louisiana had the 16th-highest percentage of Medicare members getting mammogram screenings. Mammograms are low-dose X-rays of the breast. Regular mammograms can help find breast cancer at an ...

Clinic closures mean some women are finding it difficult to schedule mammograms. Aug. 14, 2007 — -- Gloria Wheeless has waited two months to get a mammogram. The 53-year-old called her local ...