National Mammography Day on Oct. 17: Survivor Urges Women to Stay Current with Screenings
On National Mammography Day this Oct. 17, a breast cancer survivor has joined North Dakota Health and Human Services and Women’s Way in reminding women that mammograms are key to early detection, which saves lives.
Breast Cancer Awareness: This October and Throughout the Year
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when pink ribbons and T-shirts are signs of the season, yet more importantly, these colorful reminders can save lives.
Mayo Clinic Research Enhances Dense Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Early detection is key to breast cancer survival. But nearly half of all women in the U.S. have dense breast tissue, which can make detecting breast cancer difficult with a mammogram. Mayo Clinic researchers found that adding another test, called molecular breast imaging, or MBI, to a 3D mammogram improved the ability to find cancer in dense tissue by more than double.
CHI Health Launches Discounted Mammogram Vouchers for October
CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis are offering reduced-priced mammograms to promote the importance of early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sanford Providers Reminding Importance Of Regular Breast Screening
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Sanford Health Jamestown wants to stress the importance of regular screening and breast self-awareness.