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Mammography News



Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says
Mon Nov 23, 2009, 16:00
Dr. Bernadine Healy, first woman to head the agency, said lives could be at risk.
News Topics : Mammography, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision.
News Topics : Mammography, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 12:00
Meanwhile, three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new recommendations.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Mammography, Government, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Mammography: What to Do Now?
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:00
Three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new guidelines.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Mammography, Government, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Guidelines Delay Start of Mammograms to Age 50, Then Every Other Year
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 17:00
Cancer Society, others voice strong disapproval of federal recommendations.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Mammography, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 16:00
Getting details in writing would be ideal, survey finds.
News Topics : X-Rays, Mammography, MRI Scans, Doctors, CAT Scans


Breast Abnormality Follow-Up Often Later in Black Women
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 12:00
Reasons for delay are unclear, researchers say.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Race, Mammography, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 16:00
Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report.
News Topics : Mammography, Imaging Devices, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Health Tip: Preparing for a Mammogram
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 09:00
How to get ready for the test
News Topics : Mammography


Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort
Fri Jul 31, 2009, 14:00
Researchers study system designed for diagnosis as way to treat disease.
News Topics : Research & Development, Mammography, Cancer: Breast, CAT Scans


Culture May Help Raise Breast Cancer Death Rate for American Indians
Fri Jul 24, 2009, 14:00
Fatalism, stigma barriers to prevention and treatment for this hard-hit group, study finds.
News Topics : Mammography, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Reminders Boost Mammography Appointments
Tue Jul 14, 2009, 16:00
Prompts for breast exams improve compliance, study finds.
News Topics : Mammography, Doctors, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


More Mammograms May Mean More 'Harmless' Cancers
Fri Jul 10, 2009, 05:00
Experts stress, though, that screenings remain vital.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Mammography, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn't Cut Mammogram Recalls
Wed Jun 03, 2009, 16:00
Repeat imaging rates similar whether women stopped hormone treatment or not, study finds.
News Topics : Menopause / Postmenopause, Mammography, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Many Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Checking for Second Malignancies
Mon Jun 01, 2009, 14:00
Another study found some also suffer PTSD years after treatment.
News Topics : Mammography, Kids' Ailments, Colonoscopy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lymphoma, Cancer: Leukemia, Cancer: Brain


Dense Breasts Complicate Testing and Treatment
Thu Apr 16, 2009, 09:00
Risk factor is one women can do little about, experts say.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Mammography, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


When Breast Cancer Recurs, Finding Pre-Symptoms Is Key
Wed Mar 18, 2009, 09:00
Early stage cancers are usually smaller and more contained, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Mammography, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Waiting Is the Hardest Part in Biopsies
Tue Feb 24, 2009, 09:00
Study finds stress hormone levels abnormal among women waiting for breast biopsy results.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Stress, Mammography, Doctors, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Fewer Women Are Having Mammograms
Tue Feb 03, 2009, 12:00
CDC reports decline in two-thirds of the country.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Medical Technology: Misc, Mammography, Insurance: Misc, Centers for Disease Control, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast


Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Getting Recommended Mammograms
Tue Jan 27, 2009, 16:00
Chest radiation indicates need for earlier screening, study notes.
News Topics : Mammography, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lymphoma, Cancer: Breast

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