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New breast cancer procedure gives patients hope Play Video
October 6, 2011 8:36 PM
Jennifer Kronebusch was living life to the fullest. But in September she decided to make a decision that would change her life forever. " I went and had my mammogram done and I knew it wasn't good cause the lady was like umm...you have to come back", said Jennifer... more » -
Study being down on new type of mammogram
May 5, 2010 10:12 AM
Women over the age of 35, might be eligible to test a new type of mammogram being offered in several cities. It's called Tomo-synthesis, and it provides a 3-D image. Tomo-synthesis looks like a regular mammogram machine, except that it takes multiple 3-D images are over the breast. Those... more » -
Denser breasts may have increase risk of breast cancer
April 24, 2010 10:52 AM
A new study finds women with extremely dense breasts have a significantly increased risk of breast cancer. According to researchers at the University of Kansas, women with a breast density of 75% or higher are 4 to 5 times more likely to develop cancer than women with little to no... more » -
Denser breasts are at increased risk of breast cancer
April 24, 2010 10:41 AM
A new study finds women with extremely dense breasts have a significantly increased risk of breast cancer. According to researchers at the University of Kansas, women with a breast density of 75% or higher are 4 to 5 times more likely to develop cancer than women with little to no... more » -
Study: Digital mammography uses less radiation
January 29, 2010 1:10 PM
Radiation exposure from digital mammography appears to be much lower than conventional film mammography. The latest digital mammographic imaging screening trial examined data from about 5,000 women. Researchers say the radiation dose from digital imaging was about 22-percent lower, on average, than film mammography. Both methods are similar... more » -
Study say breast ultrasound with mammograms help detect cancer
December 2, 2009 8:39 AM
A group of experts say ultrasound may be most effective in detecting breast cancers among women with dense breast tissue. The usual mammograms are not as effective in getting good images of dense breast tissue, which is more common in women under age 50. A Johns Hopkins study finds... more » -
New mammogram advice raises questions, concerns
November 22, 2009 7:22 AM
Women in their 40s are reacting with confusion and skepticism over the recommendations of a government task force concerning mammograms . The task force says most women don't need mammogram s in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50. That's a stunning reversal and... more » -
New mammography guidelines stir up controversy Play Video
November 17, 2009 10:56 PM
New federal guidelines for breast cancer screening is causing controversy among doctors, cancer survivors, and advocacy groups. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women who aren't in a high-risk group to start getting mammograms at the age of 50, instead of 40, every other year. The task force... more » -
Breast cancer drugs could lead to other health problems
September 25, 2009 2:05 PM
Drugs like Tamoxifen and Evista significantly reduce the risk for developing invasive breast cancer -- but they may also increase the risk for blood clots. Researchers reviewed 8 clinical trials about the benefits and harms associated with these drugs among women who've never had breast cancer but are at... more »
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