Oct. 17 is National Mammography Day, observed annually on the third Friday of every October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The National Breast Cancer Foundation says National Mammography Day ...

At the time of the mammogram, a patient should specifically enquire about their breast density category - Getty When Sarah Fleetwood found a lump in her right breast on the day of the King’s ...

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 ...

The most uncomfortable part of a mammogram occurs when the breast is compressed between two plates on the machine. Creating this force, which flattens and separates the breast tissue, allows the ...

Medicare covers at least one mammogram per year for women over 40. You can get your first mammogram between age 35 and 39, then one every year to check for breast cancer. Medicare will pay for more ...

Mammograms are important for early detection of breast cancer, especially for women aged 40 to 74 who should get screened every two years. Mammograms can sometimes lead to false-positive results, ...

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 ...

Women should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40, according to updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This is a significant change from previous ...

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 ...