Women’s Health and Menopause Center sends a special thank you! We are sharing our gratitude to everyone who attended our Mammograms and Mimosas event this past Saturday, 10/8/2022. We were able to bring awareness to breast cancer, share the … [Read more...] about Mammos & Mimosas Grand Prize Winners
New Mammography Guidelines for 2019
Regular screenings are an essential part of protecting yourself from cancer. As we learn more about how this condition behaves, we can come up with better ways to increase the likeliness of early detection. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force … [Read more...] about New Mammography Guidelines for 2019
Choices in Mammography: Detecting Breast Cancer as Early as Possible
Breast cancer is a concern that lingers on the minds of most women at some point in their lives. The good news is that many patients survive and go on to lead full, long lives. The key is catching cancer as early as possible to increase your chances … [Read more...] about Choices in Mammography: Detecting Breast Cancer as Early as Possible
How to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
Some causes of cancer are genetic, which means that they are inherited through genes. Breast cancer can be hereditary, however, most cases are NOT. There may be lifestyle changes that you can make right now that will reduce your risk of developing … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
5 Ways that 3D Mammography Is Saving & Improving the Lives of Women
3D mammography is an exciting new breakthrough in the world of breast cancer detection and prevention. This method produces a three dimensional X-ray image of the breast, allowing doctors to view the interior from multiple angles. What is it about 3D … [Read more...] about 5 Ways that 3D Mammography Is Saving & Improving the Lives of Women
Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines by Age: What to Know & When to Screen
About 12.4%, or one in eight, women in the U.S. will develop an invasive form of breast cancer. While the rates have decreased since 2000, there are still an estimated 266,120 new cases expected in 2018. Over 40,000 women are expected to lose their … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines by Age: What to Know & When to Screen
