Topic: Mammography
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2009-12-02 15:50:24
<div><p>CHICAGO (Reuters) - Breast ultrasounds found 100 percent of suspicious cancers in women under 40 who found lumps or other suspicious areas of the breast, offering a cheaper, less-invasive alternative to surgery or biopsies, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.</p><p>They said targeted ultrasound -- which examines just the area ...
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2009-12-01 19:51:42
<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women on Medicaid have a harder time scheduling a timely appointment for a diagnostic mammogram than women with Medicare coverage, new research shows.</p><p>But the difference is small, and can't explain why women with Medicaid insurance -- which covers poor and disabled people -- are ...
Reuters US Online Report Health News | 2009-12-01 19:51:14
<div><p>CHICAGO (Reuters) - Low-dose radiation from mammograms and chest X-rays may increase the risk of breast cancer in young women who are already at high risk because of family history or genetic susceptibility, Dutch researchers said on Tuesday.</p><p>They said high-risk women, especially those under 30, may want to ...
ArticlesBase | 2009-12-01 00:10:14
Author: Alex White
Breast cancer is one of the most terrifying and devastating of diseases for women and with good reason. It takes a heavy toll not only on the physical health of the patient, but on the emotional well being as well. Physicians suggest that patients undergo routine breast examination to detect any abnormal changes as early as possible ...
