HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A Henrico woman whose mother died of breast cancer at any early age contacted CBS 6 for help after fighting a bill for a preventative mammogram at a Bon Secours Mercy Health ...

Many of us get routine mammograms to try to protect ourselves from cancer. But can a mammogram detect heart problems too? The answer is yes. New research finds this routine screening tool can offer a ...

Penn Medicine is yet again expanding its cancer screening accessibility by introducing a new 34-foot mobile mammogram van. The van is equipped with the latest 3D mammogram technology and will provide ...

DOCTOR, NEW TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS DOCTORS TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT MAMMOGRAMS. DOCTOR DEEPA MASRANI, DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S IMAGING AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, SAYS CONTRAST MAMMOGRAPHY HELPS RADIOLOGISTS GET A ...

ATLANTA – A new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA will require mammogram providers across the country to notify women if they ...

Having dense breasts can put women at higher risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to spot cancer on a mammogram, but many don’t realize it’s a significant risk. Starting this week, all ...

“If it hurts, just know it’s only a few seconds and can save your life,” the actress said on the Oct. 20 episode of 'The Drew Barrymore Show' Drew Barrymore is taking her health seriously — and she’s ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Even if you don't have any reason to be concerned, Allina Health experts believe it is important to keep up with regular mammograms. Dr. Karen Hendershott, a surgical oncologist ...

New breast cancer screening guidelines from the United States Preventive Services Task Force give the impression that the decades-long debate over when women should start getting mammograms is settled ...

Philecia La'Bounty, who was previously diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, shared she was recently diagnosed with a different type of breast cancer and will restart chemotherapy Philecia ...

Dr. Kopans answers the question: 'What Are "Spot Films"; When To Do Them?' — -- Question: What are spot films in mammography and when are they done? Answer: Many times if you have a mammogram, ...

EXPAND THIS PROGRAM. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, WE OFTEN HEAR ABOUT CHANGES TO THE AGE YOU SHOULD START GETTING YOUR MAMMOGRAMS. BUT IS THERE EVER A TIME IN YOUR LIFE TO STOP GETTING THEM? MERCY ...