The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently reviewed the evidence and effectiveness of breast cancer screening. They recommend that all women begin screening for breast cancer at
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A recent study suggests that the more time it takes for breast density to decrease, the higher the chance a woman could develop breast cancer. In the study published in JAMA Oncology, th
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As a leader in women’s health, Hologic knows that increasing access to breast cancer screening is critical to detecting cancer earlier and saving lives. We commend the U.S. Preventive Serv
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The American College of Radiology (ACR) have released new breast cancer screening guidelines, recommending earlier and more intensive screening for women at high-risk. The latest scientifi
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Not all uterine fibroids require treatment. But if patients are suffering due to fibroid-related symptoms like heavy periods, frequent urination, pain, and bloating, 1 the good news is you can
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Preventive services provide an excellent opportunity for well woman care: regular screening, evaluation of health needs, counselling and immunisations are all included. They are key to detecting...
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Progestogen-only contraceptive use is increasing, but information on the associated risks have been scarce. A large nested case-control study aimed to assess the breast cancer risk associated with...
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Breast density is an independent risk factor for the development of breast cancer. Women with extremely dense breasts have an increased risk of developing breast cancer, which is approxi
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According to a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, some older breast cancer patients who skip radiation therapy after surgery may not be at risk, in terms of it affecting...
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A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology revealed that women with cancer in one breast may be at a higher risk of developing cancer in the opposite breast. This is subject to...
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