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  Most women begin having annual screening mammograms around age 40. But if you are 55 or older, you may be wondering “at what age can I can stop getting mammograms?” The answer to this question is not the same for every woman, however, there are 3 sources that can help guide you to an answer: The […]

Maybe you have recently moved, changed doctors, or have new insurance and now, are going to a different imaging center for your annual mammogram. Either way, the new imaging center will very often request that you provide the images from your previous mammograms. So, why are these prior images so important? 3 Reasons Why your

If you are a woman age 40 or above, breast cancer screening is or will soon be a part of your annual health checkup. Recently, the use of breast thermography as a screening tool for breast cancer has come into the picture as an alternative to the standard screening mammogram. Let’s take a closer look…

Once a woman reaches the age of 40, mammograms become an annual part of her life. A common concern may be the risk of developing thyroid cancer due to radiation exposure during mammograms. Some women have even opted to wear a thyroid shield during their mammogram. But is this a good idea? Ready for the

DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) is an exam that estimates bone density in specific areas of the body using special x-ray technology. Your doctor may ask that you have a DEXA scan in order to: – Assess overall bone health – Determine risk for bone fractures or osteoporosis – Diagnose osteoporosis Who needs a DEXA Scan?

Have you ever experienced discomfort or anxiety during a mammogram? You are not alone! Most women who have had a mammogram share this same discomfort. Instead of accepting patient pain as normal or unavoidable, we searched for a solution. Introducing… MammoPad® Breast Cusion! MammoPad® is a latex-free, foam pad that is placed on the mammography

You are scheduled for an ultrasound appointment… What should you expect? First of all, what is an Ultrasound? An ultrasound, also known as a sonogram, is a non-invasive imaging method that bounces high-frequency sound waves off parts of the body and captures the returning “echoes” as images. There is no injection or radiation exposure associated

It is no secret that breast cancer affects the lives of thousands each year, making prevention and early detection more important than ever. While most women understand the importance of annual mammograms, there is another simple step each woman should take to help with early detection: breast self-exams. What is a Breast Self-Exam? To start, it’s

Did you know that something as simple as a cough or bending over can cause bone fractures in people suffering from osteoporosis? May has been designated National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in an effort to educate men and women of their risk level and steps they can take to prevent an osteoporosis diagnosis. What

If you are a woman over the age of 40, you may have heard of 3D mammography or breast tomosynthesis. You may have wondered what this new form of mammography is, how it is different from regular mammograms, and if you should make the switch for your annual mammogram. What is a 3D Mammogram? 3D