Deciding when to get a routine mammogram is confusing. Breast cancer is so common that it is hard to know who has 'average' ...

Mammogram guidelines just changed again in 2026. Here’s what every woman needs to know about the new screening ...

Having an annual screening mammogram is an important step in detecting breast cancer, particularly in its early stages when it tends to be more easily treatable. But many women dread having to do it ...

Extra breast scans could potentially save up to 700 lives a year in the UK, experts at Cambridge University say. (Getty Images) Extra breast scans could potentially save up to 700 lives a year in the ...

Breast cancer screening advice is conflicted and confusing, but new research and technology should help women find the ideal ...

A federal task force says that women should start getting regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer at age 40, instead of waiting until 50, marking a shift in the influential panel’s guidelines.

Women should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40, according to updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This is a significant change from previous ...

What to look for in the mammogram report, next steps after your appointment, questions to ask your doctor and more.

There are two kinds of mammograms available to women. While both mammograms are used to prevent breast cancer, they are different depending on whether or not a woman has any symptoms. Radiologist Dr.

Cynthia McCutcheon thought she heard wrong when she was told the next available appointment for a mammogram in the Halifax ...