Mammograms are a low-dose X-ray of the breast tissue, which providers use to look for signs that cancer may be developing.

Early detection is the most effective weapon against breast cancer. It’s a fact that regular mammograms save thousands of lives every year — and could save yours, too. A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray ...

SPRINGFIELD -- As a breast cancer detection tool, mammograms are best when combined with a physical exam by a healthcare provider, said Dr. Lisa Planeta, surgeon and director of the Mercy Medical ...

Dense breast tissue may make it harder for doctors to read a mammogram, which may mean additional testing like ultrasounds.

Both doctors say that there are times when women younger than 40 should consider getting a mammogram. If you have a ...

Q: There are so many contradictory opinions about the best way to detect breast cancer. What works? A: There's a lot of confusion because of the data being released from a 1980 Canadian mammography ...

EDGERTON – Edgerton Hospital and Health Services has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the ...

Breast cancer in India affects younger women with denser breast tissue, making mammograms less reliable. Experts urge the use ...

Adding breast exam to mammogram - is it worth it? NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding a clinical breast exam to screening mammography increases breast cancer detection rates, but it also increases ...

Women who skipped one or both scheduled mammography appointments immediately prior to a breast cancer diagnosis had a significantly higher risk of dying of the disease, a large retrospective analysis ...