But the good news is that “the best thing we have found to decrease mortality, as well as morbidity, is undergoing annual screening mammograms starting at age 40 for average-risk women and doing it annually,” she adds. The reason mammograms are important is that a doctor may catch a ...
When Mammograms Are MandatoryJohn Horgan
Something in our deepest inner humanity, our souls, if you will, tells us that we are blessed and that we need to take stock of those blessings every chance we get. Our state of mind, our mental health, depends on it. We were created with a deep need to give praise, to be ...
Before going to any of your appointments, make a list of questions, concerns, and any symptoms you are experiencing. This way you won’t forget to tell your doctor something important or forget to ask a question. Preparation is key to a productive doctor visit. How to Find a Primary Care...
She found a benign lump in her breast and although her mum had breast cancer and the BRCA gene, she didn’t know if she wanted to get tested for it. We spoke about our shared experiences of biopsies and mammograms, we discussed the pros and cons of being tested and, if the test ...
Surely if you are going to spend thousands you would want to have the potential for harm spelled out at the first opportunity? Potential patients need to know what they’re getting into — well before they get into the costly screening scanner. ...
“Hey! If it’s so safe, why are you-all leaving?” Due to the intensity of the radiation, no one else was allowed to stay in the room, which was sealed with a large, vault-like door. The nurses kept in contact with her via an audio/video link. A few blips from the computer ...
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