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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...

October 6, 2025 – 4 min read

35. Breast Cancer in Men: Understanding the Risks

The risk of developing breast cancer for men is small, with the diagnosis in men comprising less than 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses. The lifetime risk of a man developing breast cancer...

October 6, 2025 – 3 min read

34. What to Expect Following a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. The statistics are reassuring when you are asked to return for further evaluation of an abnormal screening mammogram. The statistics are also in your favor when...

October 6, 2025 – 5 min read

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1. Preparing for Your First Mammogram

Have you recently celebrated your 40th birthday? Are you older than 40 but have been hesitant to schedule your first mammogram? Are you younger than 40 but considered to be at higher risk...

September 2, 2025 – 5 min read

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...

September 4, 2025 – 4 min read

3. Six Ways to Ensure the Best Screening Mammogram Interpretation

It isn’t about the best screening mammogram EXPERIENCE, it is about the best screening mammogram INTERPRETATION. Why do you endure the screening mammogram on a yearly basis? The goal when choosing a facility...

January 18, 2025 – 5 min read

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...

February 6, 2025 – 2 min read

5. Comparing Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines to Maximize Breast Cancer Mortality Reduction and Increase Life-Years Gained

The goal of breast cancer screening is to decrease breast cancer mortality and increase life-years gained. Consistent screening for breast cancer can reduce breast cancer deaths by 40%. Everyone agrees that breast cancer...

February 28, 2025 – 4 min read

6. 3D Mammography for Your Annual Screening Mammogram

The technology of medicine is rapidly changing as the medical community strives to develop advanced imaging equipment and tests to diagnose disease as soon as possible. As breast radiologists, we have been extremely...

January 23, 2025 – 4 min read

7. Radiation Exposure and Screening Mammography

Fear of radiation-induced cancer is a commonly cited reason for not pursuing annual screening mammography. Every time a medical imaging examination is performed with radiation the potential risks of performing the exam (in...

September 7, 2025 – 6 min read

8. Understanding Your Breast Cancer Risk

The stark reality is this: breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. Take a moment to digest this number. When you look at that number in terms of the females in your family...

September 7, 2025 – 3 min read

9. Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations for High-Risk Women

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is at the forefront of radiology, representing almost 40,000 imaging physicians. In March 2018 the ACR published the following article to educate both radiologists and primary care...

September 10, 2025 – 4 min read

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