New technologies are helping to reduce the odds of a false-positive mammogram. (Getty Images) While experts are sympathetic to the stress false positives can cause, they're urging women to keep going ...

Tailoring breast cancer screening to a woman's individual cancer risk might work better than annual mammograms, researchers ...

A new study published in JAMA suggests that risk-based breast cancer screening could be a more effective approach than annual ...

Having dense breasts can put women at higher risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to spot cancer on a mammogram, but many don’t realize it’s a significant risk. Starting this week, all ...

ATLANTA – A new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA will require mammogram providers across the country to notify women if they ...

A study published in The BMJ linked skipping first and subsequent mammograms to a higher chance of dying from breast cancer.

I recently told a 74-year-old patient that her mammogram was normal. “Great,” she said. “My doctor told me that I don’t ever need a mammogram again. Guess I’m too old.” What? No! For context: I am a ...

As a health technology leader, I build tools to save lives — but learning I have dense breasts made my work personal.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Early detection through regular mammograms significantly increases the chances of successful treatment and survival. However, ...

Mammograms are a critical tool in detecting breast cancer early, yet many women avoid them for various reasons. Understanding these reasons can help address concerns and encourage more women to ...

Every year, millions of women get mammograms to screen for breast cancer. About 10% of them are called back for further testing. And 7% to 12% of those women receive a false-positive result, meaning ...