38. Thermography: Don’t Believe the Hype
Women sometimes ask about thermography and why we do not offer thermography as an alternative to mammography. Bottom line…. there is no evidence showing that thermography is a reliable replacement for mammograms when screening for breast cancer. What is thermography? Thermography is a test that uses digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI). This type of imaging […]
2. The Yearly Mammogram Checklist
Is it time to schedule your annual mammogram? If so, here is a general guide of items to consider: By taking a few moments to go through this checklist prior to scheduling your mammogram, you are giving yourself the best chance of scheduling the correct exam at the correct time while providing as much information […]
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4. The 2024 USPSTF Recommendations for Screening Mammograms
On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated screening mammogram recommendations for women at average risk of developing breast cancer. The new recommendations differ from their previous recommendation and aligns more closely with screening recommendations from other leading health organizations — a step in the right direction. Comprised of volunteer […]