mammograms

Mammograms being skipped by some due to small copays

It's unfortunate that the small medical insurance copay cost of a mammogram is causing some women to forgo it. According to a recent study of Medicare ... Read More »

Can this bra really detect cancer?

Imagine a world with no boob-smooshing mammograms, no feeling guilty about forgetting to do your self-exam, no worry over is-it-or-isn't-it, a world ... Read More »

Are MRI scans better than mammograms?

Just yesterday, a German researcher concluded than mammograms are not as effective as spotting precancerous growths compared to the magnetic resonance ... Read More »

Computers hurt mammogram results, instead of help

Technology took a hit today when it was discovered that once again computers can't always do it better than humans can. The latest example is how well ... Read More »

Do you need to get a mammogram? The debate continues...

If you were unsure before whether you needed a yearly mammogram or not, a recent recommendation by the American College of Physicians just may have ... Read More »

Breast MRIs urged for high risk women

The American Cancer Society is announcing new guidelines in breast cancer detection, and it may mean that more women will be getting MRIs in addition ... Read More »

Concern over fewer women getting mammograms

Despite the fact that the number of women who should be getting mammograms (over age 40) has increased over recent years, surveys show that the number ... Read More »