AI Is a Support Tool, Not a Replacement for the Radiologist Artificial intelligence is increasingly used to support medical imaging, including mammography. MammoScreen is an FDA-cleared technology designed to assist radiologists as they review mammogram images. It analyzes image patterns and highlights areas that may deserve closer attention. The radiologist remains responsible for interpreting the…
A Missed Mammogram Can Become a Longer Gap Busy schedules, caregiving, anxiety, discomfort and insurance questions can make it easy to postpone a mammogram. One delayed appointment may not feel significant, but it can turn into a much longer break from screening. If you are due, scheduling now is a practical way to restore your…
Breast Screening Is Not One Size Fits All Many women know that mammograms are important but are less certain about when to begin, how often to return or whether family history changes the timeline. For people at average risk, current guidance from major medical organizations supports beginning screening mammography at age 40. The exact schedule…
If your mammogram report says that you have dense breast tissue, you may wonder what that means and whether you need additional testing. Dense breasts are common, but breast density can affect both your breast cancer risk and the way your mammogram images are interpreted. Understanding your breast density can help you have a more…
Women’s Health and Menopause Center sends a special thank you! We are sharing our gratitude to everyone who attended our Mammograms and Mimosas event this past Saturday, 10/8/2022. We were able to bring awareness to breast cancer, share the importance of screening, and brighten people’s days with vendor’s services. We hosted a “Guess How Many…
Regular screenings are an essential part of protecting yourself from cancer. As we learn more about how this condition behaves, we can come up with better ways to increase the likeliness of early detection. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force issued updated mammography guidelines that made some significant changes from those released back in 2002….
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