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New Study: What 30% Means to Us
We have advocated many times over for annual screening mammograms because early detection saves lives. We wouldn’t be saying this if it were not true. As if a multitude of studies weren’t enough to...
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Mammography – gasp – a Pleasant Experience
We are hopeful that all mammograms are as pleasant and low-stress as possible, no matter where you go! We know (and experience first hand!) the yearly mammogram anxiety. But we want to assure you, the...
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Self Exams: Getting It Right
It’s hard to pat your own self on the back, so let us (virtually) do it for you! You’re taking great care of yourself! Exercising regularly (or at least trying hard, because it can be hard!). Eating...
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Science solves the question: Do I still need a mammogram when I’m 75?
As physicians, we rely heavily on science. Why? Because the rigor of testing and measuring can shine a light on the unknown. Because facts and figures can trump gut instincts. In short, science helps...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Tomorrow!
With October fast approaching (seriously!) there’s much to get ready for… Halloween, apple picking and of course your annual screening mammogram. Why October? It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!...
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Lee Denim Day Today!
Jeans used to be the workingman’s clothes. Then they were the fashionable woman’s clothes. Today, they are breast cancer awareness clothes. Yep, it’s officially October and today is officially Lee...
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If Not Today, Then… When?
If you haven’t yet been in to your friendly local imaging clinic for your annual mammogram, what’s your plan? Do you go every year on your birthday? On your anniversary? On a girls-day out (always nice...
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The Month’s Almost Over But the Fight Isn’t Won (YET)!
Halloween is coming… which means National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is nearing it’s end! You know what’s not over (yet)? The fight against breast cancer! And there are some things we all can do…...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Story of Eve
One cold December day, I sat with my patient – let’s call her Eve – and found the words “we failed her” running circles around my thoughts. Not a few moments before, her mammogram came to light on the...
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Hands Up for Breast Health!
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get the thumbs up from your radiologist for taking care of yourself by getting your annual mammogram! You’re number one! You are the first line of defense in breast...
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3D Mammography Is HERE!
Filed under: Cancer, DIC news, Early Detection, locations, Olathe, Screening and exams
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232,000 Breast Cancer Survivors. Wow. How?
The statistics for breast cancer get a little overwhelming and hard to appreciate. Two hundred thirty two thousand is the estimated number of women with a new breast cancer diagnosis last year –...
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Breast Cancer: No Room at the Inn
Mold loves a musty basement, mosquitoes like standing water and certain bacteria love improperly cooked meats. Given the “right” environment, these buggers flourish. Conversely, if their environments...
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Breast Density: Who Knows? We Do! (And So Should You)
As doctors, medical terminology is an integral part of our workday, but we realize not everyone has familiarity with those crazy Latin roots or the phrases that we use and re-use! However, there are...
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Improving Mammography to 3D Images – No Special Glasses Required
Two years ago, we reported on the emerging technology of 3D mammography. Research since that time has helped to define the benefits and clarify the role of 3D mammography in breast cancer screening. If...
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Paget’s Disease of the Breast – A Breast Cancer Story
It is now October (yikes – how did that happen?!?) meaning pumpkins, mums, football and multi-colored piles of leaves on the ground. It also means pink ribbons galore – from the bakery to your favorite...
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