Category: Cancer Detection

Understanding Cancer of the Breast Milk Ducts

When you think about breast cancer, you probably think about cancer affecting the breast tissue. But you may not be as familiar with cancer of the breast milk ducts, also known as ductal...

November 8, 2021 – 3 min read

Breast Cancer in Young Women

During young adulthood, it is easy to feel invincible. However, women of all ages are at risk for breast cancer. If you have risk factors that increase your likelihood of developing breast cancer,...

February 25, 2021 – 3 min read

Assessing Risk and Detecting Cancer Early

It’s a fact of life that not everyone is at the same risk of developing cancer. While unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking or heavy drinking can increase the likelihood of a cancer diagnosis,...

October 21, 2020 – 2 min read

Early Signs of Breast Cancer and Getting Screened

Making time to take care of yourself can sometimes feel like a luxury. But when it comes to breast health and signs of breast cancer, prioritizing screenings recommended by your healthcare provider is...

October 14, 2020 – 3 min read
A person undergoing a low-dose CT lung cancer screening, a test that may catch cancer early, when it is easier to treat.

Lung Cancer Screening for Smokers: How a Low-Dose CT Scan Can Help

Lung cancer accounts for the second-highest number of cancer cases and causes more deaths than any other form of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. The longer lung cancer goes undetected,...

September 30, 2020 – 3 min read
A close-up view of cancer, a condition which CT scans can detect.

Five Cancers That Show up on CT Scans

5 Cancers a CT Scan Can Easily Detect Screening mammograms have the power to detect breast cancer. Colonoscopies can detect and prevent colon cancer. But not every cancer has a regular screening test—especially...

September 4, 2020 – 2 min read
How to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

How To Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

When it comes to breast cancer, there is no one way to fully protect yourself. However, there are steps you can take to help you figure out how to reduce your risk of...

October 14, 2019 – 3 min read
It's important women with dense breast tissue receive a mammogram and AB MRI screening.

Dense Breast Tissue Screening: Why Women with Dense Breast Tissue are at Risk

On February 15, 2019, Congress passed a federal funding bill stating all mammography providers must include updated information concerning dense breast tissue in their reports sent to both patients and their physicians. This...

September 30, 2019 – 4 min read
Accelerated Breast MRI can help find early detections of breast cancer

Should You Schedule an Accelerated Breast MRI or 3D Mammogram for Early Detection of Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, affecting one of every eight women at some point in her lifetime. The National Breast Cancer Foundation states that the...

August 19, 2019 – 4 min read