Some Older Women Need Extra Breast Scans. Why Won’t Medicare Pay?

Mammography can miss tumors in women with dense breasts, so their doctors often include ultrasound or M.R.I. scans. Patients often wind up paying the bill. Read More

More women are falling behind on breast cancer screenings, study shows

A new CDC Vital Signs study found that only about 65% of women ages 50-74, with three or more health-related social needs, are up to date with their mammograms. Social needs can include things like ... Read More

Test may identify which breast cancer patients can safely skip chemo

A new test might allow some women with an aggressive form of breast cancer to skip chemotherapy without harm, researchers say ... other health indicators. Health News // 1 day ago Diet may ... Read More

One-third of low income women miss recommended mammograms, CDC report shows

The more health ... of white women who died in their 40s at 15 deaths per 100,000. Mammograms can save lives, experts say. Women who were screened for breast cancer with a mammogram test had ... Read More

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tools: Should You Use One?

Breast cancer risk assessment tools are an important tool for early detection. It's best to use a risk assessment tool with the help of your doctor to ensure accuracy and help you interpret the ... Read More

Local nonprofit to host free Mammogram screenings for everyone May 8th

The National Breast Cancer Foundation Incorporated shows that more than 300,000 women and nearly 3,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year alone. One local nonprofit organization is ... Read More

Women’s Health Wednesday: Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

In March, actress Olivia Munn revealed she was diagnosed with Luminal B breast cancer. Her story is inspiring women to talk to their own doctors about their breast cancer risk assessment scores. Read More

You may have inherited risks of developing cancer: Here's what you need to know

Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body. Read More

Clinical Trials for Metastatic Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

Here’s where you can find out about clinical trials you may be eligible for. As of March 2024, more than 300 clinical trials in metastatic breast cancer ... Health follows strict sourcing ... Read More

AI may help detect signs of ovarian cancer in the blood

Using AI to track fragments of tumor-associated DNA in the blood, scientists say they may be close to an accurate test for ... other health issues in women Breast cancer risks linked to genes ... Read More