Technology brings increased efficiency, accuracy in mammography results Nov 26, 2008
"It was my obstetrician gynecologist (OB/GYN) that found the lump in my breast and sent me for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound. A few weeks later, I received a letter from the imaging center that did the mammogram and they said it was normal and to come back in a year. So, phew, no worries," said Rebecca Moore, breast cancer survivor. "Then, about a week later, my OB/GYN called asking me to come back in for another exam because he felt as though the results of the mammogram were... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Some cancers disappear untreated, study finds Nov 26, 2008
In 1996 and 1997, all were offered mammograms, and nearly every woman accepted ... All were offered regular mammograms, and nearly all accepted. (International Herald Tribune)
County commissioner spends campaign funds on mammograms Nov 26, 2008
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly is using $2,500 from his campaign funds to sponsor mammograms Tuesday for women who do not have health insurance. The Nevada Cancer Institute will conduct the screenings from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Pearson Community Center on Carey Avenue. (KRNV.com, NV)
Rate of new cancer cases, deaths falls Nov 26, 2008
As more women began having mammograms in the 1970s and 1980s, new diagnoses rose significantly because more early cases of breast cancer were being found. In previous years, they would have gone unnoticed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Americans Are Sicker Than They Think, CDC Finds Nov 26, 2008
5 %: Women over 40 who have not had a mammogram in the previous two years. 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Do Mammograms Catch Non-Deadly Cancers? Nov 26, 2008
Do Mammograms Catch Non-Deadly Cancers ... Do Mammograms Catch Non-Deadly Cancers ... Mammograms sometimes find cancers that would have gone away on their own, researchers say. (Click2Houston, TX)
Some breast cancers spontaneously disappear Nov 25, 2008
"Because the cumulative incidence among controls never reached that of the screened group, it appears that some breast cancers detected by repeated mammographic screening would not persist to be detectable by a single mammogram at the end of 6 years," Welch and colleagues conclude. "If the 'spontaneous remission' hypothesis is credible, it should cause a major reevaluation in the approach to breast cancer research and treatment," Dr. Robert M. Kaplan, from University of California, Los Angeles,... (MSNBC -- Health)
`Targeted' screening to cut breast cancer Nov 25, 2008
Prof Gareth Evans, who is leading the project, said: "The project will be taking advantage of recent developments in genetic testing technology and risk information derived from women's mammograms. Currently, one in 10 women in Britain is expected to develop breast cancer. "This project has the potential to reduce the risk of breast cancer and form an important step in breast cancer prevention, helping to achieve The Genesis Appeal's aim of making 1 in 10, none in 10. " More than 6,000 women... (Manchester Evening News)
Study: Do breast tumors go away on their own? Nov 25, 2008
In the new article, researchers try to learn if the same phenomenon occurs with invasive breast cancers found with mammograms ... Yet doctors actually found 22% more breast cancers among the women who got more frequent mammograms ... That raises the possibility that mammograms found cancers that eventually went away and never needed to be treated, says co-author H. Gilbert Welch of the VA Outcomes Group in White River Junction, Vt. (USA Today -- News)
Study Suggests Some Cancers May Go Away Nov 25, 2008
In 1996 and 1997, all were offered mammograms, and nearly every woman accepted ... All were offered regular mammograms, and nearly all accepted ... The finding does not mean that mammograms caused breast cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Some Breast Cancers May Naturally Regress Nov 25, 2008
Researchers who tracked breast cancer rates in Norwegian women proposed the controversial notion on Monday that some tumors found with mammograms might otherwise naturally disappear on their own if left undetected. But leading cancer experts expressed doubt about the findings and urged women to continue to get regular mammograms, saying this screening technique unquestionably saves lives by finding breast cancer early on when it is most treatable ... The researchers said they expected to find no... (Newsmax)
Report: County residents' live longer, but habits lag Nov 23, 2008
A relatively high number of residents had health insurance and they likely were taking advantage of mammograms, diabetic care and other services, the report noted. Blaha said his office often refers uninsured residents to the state's Badger Care program and family planning for health services. (Herald Times Reporter)
Court rules on case of Iowa woman with cancer Nov 22, 2008
She was referred to the Center for Breast Health for a bilateral mammogram. During a follow-up appointment, Rock said Warhank told her the mammogram was normal and "not to worry about the lump." ... Rock claims that she reminded the technician during the appointment that the lump was in her left breast, not the right, and the technician assured her that nothing was seen on the mammogram of her left breast. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New hospital is preparing for Dec. 5 opening Nov 22, 2008
New equipment includes a 32-slice (picture) CAT scan, a mobile MRI, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and digital mammogram. The facility will also have a nuclear medicine department. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
More of this story Nov 22, 2008
Another benefit is that a portion of the proceeds from the party will go to help fund mammograms for women without insurance. All dogs on the "nice list," meaning those with a good temperament, will be allowed in. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Lung cancer: Prevention is underfunded Nov 22, 2008
It is also the only cancer that does not have a screening test (such as a mammogram or PSA) that can help with early detection and diagnosis. A chest X-ray won't necessarily find it; mine did not. (Florida Times-Union)
Taking control Nov 21, 2008
Next on my agenda is to schedule my annual mammogram ... If you've been letting things slide, now's the time to schedule your colonoscopy, mammogram, annual physical -- whatever it takes to make 2009 your happiest, healthiest year ever. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Valley seniors' health woes rise Nov 21, 2008
In 2001, only 35% of Valley women older than 65 had gone 12 months without a mammogram. In 2005, 42% had. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
How healthy is Oneida County? Nov 21, 2008
Oneida County has one of the highest ranks in the state for its physical environment and also ranks in the top half of all counties for its health care, scoring well for the percent of women who receive regular mammograms and for the quality of diabetic care. Oneida ranks in the middle of Wisconsins counties in health behaviors but faces particular challenges in rates of smoking and off-road motor vehicle crashes that lead to emergency room visits. (Forest Republican, WI)
Caring for family, caring for yourself Nov 21, 2008
Don t neglect your own health care, including flu shots, dental checkups and cleanings, mammograms and routine physicals. If you have trouble remembering to take your own medications and supplements, use a Monday-through-Sunday pill container or a daily checklist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The Obsessions Nov 20, 2008
Because the film shows the actual procedure of the mammogram being done to Julia, Dinwiddie's character, Cohen commented that during production she was fortunate enough to have many favors reigned in. A local Los Angeles hospital actually brought their staff in an hour early one morning in order for Cohen's crew to shoot the single scene in which Julia receives her mammogram. (The Seahawk, NC)
Survivor recalls breast cancer during Relay For Life kickoff Nov 19, 2008
"I was 30 years old and was not old enough to have mammogram yet. I thought it was just a fibrocist or something. My husband and I had not been married that long when I first found the knot." ... The Monday after Thanksgiving, despite the harsh pain, Burnett decided to have a mammogram done ... Beccajo wrote on Nov 15, 2008 8:01 AM:" In 1996 while examining my breasts, I found a mass in one of them. This absolutely terrified me. My doctor arranged for an ultrasound which showed "normal breast... (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
RAMONA: PPH moving forward on long-awaited medical clinic Nov 19, 2008
Degenfelder said residents cannot get X-rays, mammograms or lab tests in town. A community survey conducted a few years ago found that residents ranked health care facilities as Ramona's No. 1 need, she said. (North County Times)
A silent killer: Its symptoms are vague and common and there's no screening test, making ovarian cancer tricky to diagnose and harder to survive Nov 19, 2008
The very banality of this cancer s early symptoms is what makes it so deadly that and the fact that there is no early-screening tool, such as a mammogram for breast cancer or a Pap smear test for cervical cancer, to either reassure women that they re healthy or find cells at early and highly curable stages. As a result, the majority of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are already in stages 3 or 4, meaning it has already escaped the ovaries. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Family history can trumpbreast cancer risk test Nov 18, 2008
He recommends that such women take the anti-cancer drug tamoxifen and undergo MRI cancer checkups instead of easier mammograms "regardless of what other gene tests showed.". More on. (MSNBC -- Health)
Are you a low-income Hoosier looking for health insurance? Nov 18, 2008
These include up to 500 a year in preventive care, such as for mammograms, flu shots and smoking cessation programs, and health savings accounts worth 1,100, with enrollees contributing 2 percent to 5 percent of gross household income. The state started taking applications in mid-December 2007. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Breast Cancer--Yearly Mammograms and Group Therapy Are Best Nov 18, 2008
All women over 40 are advised to get yearly mammograms which are still the gold standard of breast cancer screening. Another study suggests that group therapy sessions may help women with breast cancer reduce their chances of a recurrence and even prolong survival. (WOKR13 Rochester)
This slaps you awake Nov 18, 2008
Ho by Andrew Mariman Patty Card was 50 before she had her first mammogram, believing her overall health excluded her from being vulnerable to cancer ... She was so healthy that for 15 years she heard her doctor telling her she needed to get a mammogram, but she didn t get one until she was 50 it was one year ago last week ... Her general good health was the reason she thinks her doctor let her get away with refusing the mammogram. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Family history key in figuring breast cancer risk Nov 18, 2008
Those measures may include magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, exams of the breast, considered a more sensitive screening test for breast tumors than a mammogram, Narod said. The women also may want to consider the drug tamoxifen as a preventive measure, Narod said. (Reuters India)
Spearfish hospital, insurance fight hurts customers Nov 18, 2008
Even to have her annual mammogram, Linafelter travels to Sturgis to get full coverage. It s a fight between Spearfish hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the patients are suffering, and so are the doctors, really. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
RANTS & RAVES: Program needed publicity Nov 18, 2008
To my amazement, I opened it to find out that they were part of a program to give free mammograms to women who could not afford to pay for one. They joined with UF & Shands and [the] RITA Foundation to make this holiday gift come true. (Florida Times-Union)
Fighting cancer Nov 16, 2008
Sometimes, medical screenings like colonoscopies, rectal exams, pap smears and mammograms will detect certain types of cancer before symptoms begin. Most breast cancer is found asymptomatic, Kramer said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Nov. 16) Nov 16, 2008
If you are unable to afford a mammogram or screening for cervical cancer, please call 1-877-255-7070 toll-free. This program will provide both, if you qualify. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
New mobile mammography unit takes screenings to where women work Nov 16, 2008
Karen Gibbons and Brenda Wallace had mammograms recently because their employer made it easy for them to get the breast screening at work. They were among 32 employees at ORC Industries Inc. in La Crosse to receive mammograms two weeks ago in Gundersen Lutheran s new digital mobile mammography unit, which was parked in the back of its building ... The week before, more than 100 women received mammograms in the 40-foot state-of-art coach at Ashley Furniture in Arcadia, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Most lung cancer attributable to smoking (6) Nov 15, 2008
Most lung cancer attributable to smoking. Thirty-seven years later, it still is. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Radiologists are in great demand in Pennsylvania Nov 15, 2008
Given the thousands of mammograms performed and reviewed annually, the chance of a missed diagnosis is real. "Pennsylvania is thought by some to be litigious," said Mr. Powell. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Wrinkle Free Friday: Breast surgery uses unwanted fat instead of implants Nov 15, 2008
The first is how it would affect a mammogram ... Scar tissue, calcification or cysts, if they form, can be seen on a mammogram or felt during an exam ... "The whole idea of mammograms not being able to tell the difference between injected fat that develops calcium around it and a breast cancer that has calcium around it that issue has been solved, and that was the big reason we didn't do it years ago because you couldn't tell the difference. Dr. Khoobehi says so far his patients and women who... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Guest columnist: Remember quality of life Nov 14, 2008
I was diagnosed in June after a routine mammogram. A diagnosis of breast cancer was scary, but when I started researching treatments, I really became frightened. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
When Mammograms Aren't Enough: New Innovations Help Catch Breast Cancer Early Nov 14, 2008
Despite annual mammograms, her breast cancer had gone undetected until an MRI finally found that the cancer in her stomach was actually mimicking a primary tumor in her breast ... Although annual mammograms are strongly recommended and are often the best way to detect breast cancer, additional screening methods may sometimes be necessary, especially for women with dense breast tissue, family history or other risk factors ... Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) begins with an injection of a... (Pekin Times, IL)
URMC Partnership provides free mammograms Nov 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Thomaston, GA. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Healing the Psyche of Cancer Nov 13, 2008
A routine mammogram helped find her cancer at stage zero and save her health, but Patsy Grabach credits Dr. Ruth Levigne with saving her life. You walk in, think you are fine, and you've got it all together, and they tell you even though it's Stage 0, you've got cancer. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Cancer scan uses radar technology Nov 13, 2008
The new system uses radio waves, unlike conventional mammograms ... Professor Alan Preece and Dr Ian Craddock began developing a breast-imaging device which used radio waves, unlike conventional mammograms, in 2003. (BBC News -- Health)
GE, medical center team up to build cancer centers worldwide Nov 13, 2008
GE will supply tens of millions of dollars worth of equipment used in scanning and mammograms, and equipment that allows surgeons to monitor internal organs during operations. For the university's medical center, which calls itself western Pennsylvania's largest employer, the overseas push is a chance to internationalize its medical brand. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Komen Race Co-Chair Loses Battle With Breast Cancer Nov 13, 2008
She had not gotten annual mammograms and said she waited a year to have a lump she discovered in her breast checked ... I had been fighting with Scott & White for 5 years to have mammograms and finally won the battle last year after finding a lump ... KEEP PESTERING YOUR DOCTOR UNTIL YOU GET THE YEARLY MAMMOGRAMS IF YOU HAVE BREAST CANCER IN YOUR FAMILY. (KWTX.com, TX)
Fairbairn raise 850 for Breast Cancer Care Nov 13, 2008
Since my diagnosis I have met so many people like me who had no idea they had cancer until it was picked up in a routine mammogram. The earlier it is detected the better. (Manx Radio)
Fear, misconceptions about screenings keep many African-Americans from getting mammograms Nov 13, 2008
Training physicians and caregivers to improve cultural sensitivity and communication with economically disadvantaged African-American patients could influence these women to get mammograms that could save their lives, according to a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine ... These experiences influenced their decisions to skip mammograms ... They also fear they won't receive correct treatment so they avoid mammograms altogether, the study adds. (EurekAlert!)
Radar To Revolutionize Breast Cancer Screening Nov 12, 2008
Professor Alan Preece and Dr Ian Craddock from the University of Bristol have been working for a number of years to develop a breast-imaging device which uses radio waves and therefore has no radiation risk unlike conventional mammograms. The team began developing and researching a prototype around five years ago and have received funding from organisations including the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the trustees of the United Bristol Hospitals and the University of... (Science Daily)
Study finds increased use of medical imaging, raising costs and health concerns Nov 12, 2008
Mammograms have helped reduce breast cancer deaths, he said. To reduce overuse, the American College of Radiology has created criteria to guide doctors so that the right exam is done for the right reason, Van Moore said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
THE YOU DOCS Nov 12, 2008
Then, mammograms for women 80 and older were called into question ... X-rays and mammograms involve radiation, which increases cancer risk. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Letters from readers Nov 12, 2008
The funds raised by this campaign will help many local citizens who are under-served, uninsured or without any resources to receive a free mammogram. These funds will literally save lives on the First Coast. (Florida Times-Union)
Mental Health Linked To Stillbirth And Newborn Deaths Nov 11, 2008
10, 2008) Women with a history of serious mental illness are much more likely to have babies that are stillborn or die within the first month of life, new research reveals. Researchers at the Centre for Women's Mental Health at The University of Manchester studied almost 1. (Science Daily)
New technology Nov 11, 2008
Digital mammograms are considered to be significantly more accurate because the resolution is better with a digital image than with film scans. The machine allows radiologists to zoom in and enlarge images in a variety of ways. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Zoe loves helping out at South County Nov 11, 2008
Zoe Fonseca volunteers at the medical office building next to South County Hospital, where they take care of mammograms, blood work, rehabilitation and have wellness and fitness groups, among other things ... She worked at the outpatient desk for a time and in the blood lab, too, but has since moved on to the medical office building next to the hospital where they take care of mammograms, blood work, rehabilitation and have wellness and fitness groups, among other things. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Winn-Dixie donations fight breast cancer Nov 11, 2008
The National Breast Cancer Foundation received a $300,000 donation that will go towards providing mammograms for those who can t afford them and The Donna Foundation received a $100,000 as part of Winn-Dixie s sponsorship of the second National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer, also known at the 26. 2 with Donna. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
New equipment for MRI can enhance diagnostic testing for breast cancer Nov 10, 2008
"The 'Phantom breast' as we dubbed it, is portable so it can be used with MRI," explained Aurelia Duco, an MRI technician and mammogram expert ... Dr. John T. James, medical director of radiology, said, "The Phantom procedure can check implant integrity, look for other mammogram results, can solve problems and diagnose biopsies and lumpectomies. "The patient's physician makes the request for the procedure ... The course of action for the patient is to have a mammogram, if there is an... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Call to promote breast screening beyond 70 Nov 10, 2008
The long standing policy of discontinuing invitations to screen after the age of 69 means that only about one in ten women over 70 has a regular mammogram - compared to up to 75% of women in the target age range of 50-69 - say researchers from the Cancer Council and the University of Sydney. Writing in the journal Australia and New Zealand Health Policy (5:23, online 6 Nov) (), they say the original justifications for an upper age limit for breast screening are no longer valid. (6minutes)
Pancreatic cancer fight worth joining Nov 9, 2008
Moreover, there s no test like the mammogram for breast cancer or the PSA for prostate cancer. It doesn t have to be this way, Black said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Guest columnist: For my grandmother, Ruth Nov 7, 2008
Having had three benign breast biopsies, I have felt fear and have, at times, delayed my own mammograms because of that fear. At the present time, I am being treated for thyroid cancer. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Public welfare secretary lauds Windber health system Nov 7, 2008
Richman s visit was part of a tour of rural hospitals and health centers to help government officials and the Hospital hsystem Association of Pennsylvania reconsider the role of small hospitals throughout the state (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Unnecessary breast biopsies Nov 5, 2008
When mammograms reveal a suspected breast tumor, about three-quarters of women who undergo biopsies find out they do not have breast cancer. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University say they've improved the ability of MRI scanners to tell the difference between normal and malignant tissue, and that it could be used to help women avoid the pain and anxiety of unnecessary breast biopsies. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
New breast cancer chief calls for older women checks Nov 5, 2008
In an exclusive interview with The Times, Ms Birt said she approved of the Scottish government's Better Cancer Care strategy, announced last week, but saw areas where there was much more to be done, including screening for older women and digital mammograms ... The use of digital mammograms is something the charity wants rolled out across Scotland. (Times Online)
Lifelong Friends Nov 4, 2008
Call your Lifelong Friend on the 3rd of each month to remind her to conduct a BSE or schedule a yearly mammogram ... When should you conduct a self breast exam and how often should you have a mammogram. (WREG.com, TN)
Boxers and Bras benefit raises awareness Nov 4, 2008
Winners of the Boxers and Bras campaign will be auctioned Feb. 21 at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center's Winter Benefit to help fund mammograms and colonoscopies for the underserved. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Women learn how to get healthier Nov 4, 2008
My message is early detection is the best protection, said Sandy Turley, Registered Mammogram Technologist, who dressed in pink to answer questions about breast cancer in honor of October s being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women don t get mammograms because they re afraid of what they might find. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
New MRI technology more precise in detecting breast cancer Nov 4, 2008
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas with Leigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
