When a radiologist reviewed Deirdre Hall’s mammogram images last summer, everything seemed fine. There were no shadows or lumps or irregular patches that could signal cancer. The doctor gave it a ...

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, ...

Automated health messages can be perceived as insensitive, especially for cancer survivors, highlighting the need for personalized communication. Feedback from patients can help improve the accuracy ...

Barbara Sandon Norris thought she had every reason to celebrate in May. Seven years cancer-free with a clean mammogram, the 72-year-old Cleveland woman almost skipped her routine follow-up appointment ...

Our lives are busier than ever, so to try and keep up we often delay things that seem less urgent. For women this can mean putting off medical screenings including skipping their annual mammogram. The ...

There’s some good news, though: Breast cancer deaths fell about 44 percent between 1989 and 2022, thanks to better screening techniques and treatments. Right now, I know eight women with breast cancer ...

A new study links skipping first and subsequent mammograms to a higher chance of dying from breast cancer. It highlights the importance of getting mammograms at the recommended times. It also ...