A new study published in JAMA suggests that risk-based breast cancer screening could be a more effective approach than annual mammograms, but some experts fear it would be hard to do in practice.

A mammogram is an X-ray of breast tissue which detects abnormalities. The procedure takes about 20 minutes. The NHS invites ...

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 ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s recommended for every woman to get a mammogram every year starting at age 40, but many women put it off. Doctors say early detection is the key to fighting breast cancer.

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research found missing a first mammogram was linked ...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - For many women, the thought of getting a mammogram can bring on anxiety, especially if it’s their first time. But staff at Hattiesburg Clinic The Breast Center said their ...

Breast cancer survivors with dense breast tissue should be proactive in their screening approach, considering both 3D ...

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, ...

AWARENESS MONTH, AND IN HONOR OF IT, UC DAVIS HEALTH IS EXPANDING ACCESS TO FREE MAMMOGRAMS. THIS MORNING I’M JOINED BY MARISSA BASHAW WITH THE UC DAVIS CANCER CENTER. AND YOU’VE ACTUALLY ORGANIZED ...

Last month ABC anchor Amy Robach underwent a mammogram screening on air during a segment for Good Morning America to promote Breast Cancer Awareness month. On Monday morning Robach revealed that the ...