Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Race is On!
October 11, 2022
Author: Dr. Barbara Sullivan It’s October again, and the stadium lights are shining bright at the local high school. College game day is every Saturday,
Author: Dr. Barbara Sullivan It’s October again, and the stadium lights are shining bright at the local high school. College game day is every Saturday,
In the United States, one in eight women will develop breast cancer throughout her lifetime, and over two thousand men per year are likewise afflicted.
Our self-care routines may not always be perfect, but we strive to do our best by scheduling our annual exam, applying sunscreen, eating well (with
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time, individuals and organizations will come together to educate, encourage, and inspire people to grow in their
You may think you know what breast cancer is, but this one condition covers a myriad of terms, types, and classifications that are complicated to
You have probably heard about heterogeneously dense breasts and may be wondering what it is. We are here to unravel that for you. Let’s begin
The thing that most women find so scary about breast cancer is that a diagnosis appears to be completely random, and the older we become,
Unbelievably, there are almost 4 million women in the United States that have a history of breast cancer. Breast cancer is, in fact, the most
While diagnosed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise around the country, certain diagnosed cases of cancer are on the decline, including breast cancer. On the
In Mississippi, over 400 women die from breast cancer every year. However, 60% of all cancer incidents are treatable. This means while the road to
The last thing a woman needs in her life is more guilt, especially when either facing a breast cancer diagnosis or simply getting a breast
The term “breast cancer” is enough to fill a woman’s head with many thoughts. But what causes breast cancer? What symptoms and signs are associated
The fact of the matter is – no one looks forward to medical testing, particularly when the testing may have a result the patient may
One of the best tools in your women’s health toolbox should be preventative care, notably receiving regular mammograms, a valuable screening tool that serves to
It’s not uncommon for a woman to go to her yearly mammogram appointment, only to be told she needs further testing, such as an ultrasound.
Our radiologist at The Woman’s Clinic is seeing an increase in breast cancer in younger women. In many cases, a breast cancer diagnosis is linked
The most common sign of breast cancer is a new, painless lump with irregular edges. For this reason, self-breast examinations have long been touted as
In the U.S., breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women with a one in eight chance of getting the disease. As
Routine, preventive care mammograms are a standard in women’s health care, but new research is showing that 3D mammograms are actually more beneficial for cancer
It becomes increasingly more important as you age to keep tabs on your health and ensure that you make time for yearly wellness exams. In
The doctors and staff of The Woman’s Clinic are proud to announce 3D mammography is now available at both the Jackson and Madison offices. This
Who would have ever thought that the idea of mammograms would be controversial? There are many voices on the subject with varied opinions and women’s
Yearly breast exams don’t traditionally begin until a woman reaches the age of 40, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have your breasts examined regularly.
A recent study has made a very interesting finding in women’s health screenings. The study found that almost 70 percent of mammograms that show breast
It is estimated that 250,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. This statistic is amazing considering self breast exams can be
Women’s health and annual health screenings are often focused towards mammograms and PAP smears for means of early detection of cancer and disease. These are
A Netherlands team of researchers has concluded after a large study conducted from 1999-2012, that early detection of breast cancer with regular mammograms is still
There are currently three different groups with recommendations on the timing of mammograms. And the three have entirely different recommendations. Confused? Let’s start off by
The mammogram debate is about to get a little murkier. For the last year or so there has been a lot of debate about yearly
In the Wall Street Journal dated today, April 2, there is yet another article calling in to question the validity of regular mammograms. This comes
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