It is a sobering statistic. One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime -with the majority of these women not even having a family history of breast cancer. October is ...

If you have health insurance, your screening mammograms may be covered at no cost to you. Without insurance, you can still get free or low-cost mammograms through various organizations. Mammogram ...

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it's time to talk about everyone's favorite topic (kidding!), mammograms. Though it's an uncomfortable — literally — topic, mammograms are as critical ...

In an effort to increase mammogram screening rates, along with awareness, we offer a program through Franciscan Health Lafayette Breast Center to reduce barriers to obtaining a preventive mammography ...

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 ...

I’m ready to issue a mea culpa. It doesn’t happen often, but this time it’s well earned. Months ago, I attempted to make my first mammogram screening appointment. The expected wait time was three ...

Do you remember the public outcry over the recommendation that women over 50 should only have mammograms every two years? Last year, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of ...

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 ...