New Study: Ultrasound and Breast Cancer
In a new study reported in February’s Radiology, the importance of breast ultrasound as an addition to mammography was again highlighted. Ultrasound was shown to
Radiation and Risk: Head Shoulders Knees and Toes…
As radiologists, we deal with radiation daily. We can image patients with x-rays from their head to their toes; CT scans and nuclear medicine also
What is Hyperplasia?
When you have a breast biopsy, you may expect results of either no cancer (in the great majority of cases!) or cancer. It may surprise
The Power of Sisters
We have told you before that we love our jobs – but some days we love more than others. We cherish the days when simple
BRCA1 and Ovary Removal
Women with genetic mutations involving genes BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 face difficult decisions once the mutation is known. We’ve previously posted information on the
Nurse Carole Dickens: “The plan is to save lives.”
Sometimes the statistics and facts related to breast cancer can be numbing and overwhelming. As reported in the New York Times yesterday and previously discussed
New Study Shows Additional Benefits of Screening Mammography
Not only can a routine mammogram save lives, screening mammograms for younger women may save a world of aches in terms of treatment. According to
A Very Important 1%: When the Men in our Lives Get Breast Cancer
A recent article in the New York Times caught our eye – and maybe yours too. Those who know us recognize that we are
Body Boost: Not Enough Hours… But Maybe Enough Minutes…
We’re all fans of get-up get-going. It’s a passion for life that drives us to work hard, play hard and be our best. But sometimes,
I Can’t Have Cancer Because…
One of the primary reasons we ask women to get their annual screening mammograms and clinical breast exams is because breast cancer can be sneaky.