Could mammograms screen for heart disease?
By screening for breast cancer, mammography has helped save hundreds of thousands of lives. Using the test to also screen for heart disease might...
MRI screening may not always benefit women with dense breasts
In a new study, researchers found that when MRI was used in between mammography appointments, the women in the study were half as likely...
Breast implant safety: What women need to know
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration recommended that patients considering breast implants — whether for reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy or cosmetic surgery —...
This simple blood test could test breast cancer earlier
In a new study, researchers found that breast cancer could be detected up to five years before there are any clinical signs of it,...
Many women get unnecessary mammograms before breast surgery
In a new study, researchers found that nearly one-third of women younger than 40 underwent mammography before breast reduction surgery.
The research was conducted by...
Key factors to consider when choosing breast reconstruction surgery
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy can have long-lasting effects on quality of life.
But with multiple options available, each with its own risks and benefits, the...
New method may enhance treatment for breast and pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found a non-invasive imaging technique that measures the stiffness of tissues could give new information about cancer architecture.
It could...
Metastatic breast cancer: What you should know
What does it mean to have metastatic, or stage 4, breast cancer?
A Rogel Cancer Center oncologist explains the diagnosis and how it’s treated.
After...
5 things women under 40 need to know about breast cancer
Breast cancer is rare for women under 40. So, a breast cancer diagnosis can be shocking news for a young woman to hear.
“Breast cancer in...
Breast density: common myths every woman should know
Mammograms remain the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, potentially saving lives.
So, why do some women receive a letter after...