A mammogram is the best test doctors have to detect breast cancer, which is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. If a mammogram is performed early enough, it can find breast ...

Mammogram rates among women ages 50 to 74 are highest in New England states, with Massachusetts being ahead of the rest of the U.S. October brings with it breast cancer awareness — a month to ...

If, after reading the latest recommendation on breast cancer screening by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), you feel like your head is spinning, that’s understandable. The ...

A 3D mammogram uses X-rays to create an image of the breast tissue. The procedure is similar to that of a conventional mammogram, but it provides a clearer picture of the breast tissue. A 3D mammogram ...

If you’re getting checked for breast cancer, you may have the option of digital tomosynthesis. Although it’s a long word (it’s pronounced toh-moh-SIN-thuh-sis), it’s a simple idea: Tomosynthesis is a ...

A mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts that helps detect breast cancer. The mammogram process varies, but typically takes about 20–40 minutes and may take a few weeks to get results. Mammograms can ...