Mammography for breast cancer screening is a well-established routine practice among women in the United States, enjoying high participation rates. Despite this, lung cancer screening (LCS) using low-dose CT scans remains significantly underutilized for both women and...

A Divided Medical Community The medical community has been divided for decades over the appropriate age to begin screening mammography for breast cancer and how frequently these mammograms should be performed. This division has been characterized by contrasting...

Breast cancer continues to be a leading health challenge among women globally, making early detection through mammography not just beneficial but essential. The management of positive mammogram findings plays a pivotal role in patient care and maintaining the...

Breast cancer is a formidable health challenge globally, but advances in early detection and treatment have significantly reduced mortality rates. Today, the focus has shifted towards personalized screening strategies to further enhance early detection, especially in...

An Australian study published in the February 2024 edition of the British Medical Journal (BMJ) questioned the narratives surrounding breast density notification, which sheds light on an evolving controversy regarding breast imaging practices.  This discussion is...

Introduction Mammography plays a pivotal role in the early detection of breast cancer, and it's crucial to obtain all radiologist-recommended follow-up imaging so a complete diagnosis can be made for the patient. The Challenge of Patient Follow-Up However, ensuring...

Time to Get Ready for These Modernizations Coming to Your Mammography Practice Time to Get Ready Mammography remains a gold standard for the detection of breast cancer detection. For the over 8,800 certified mammography facilities in the United States, the Mammography...

Benefits of Recreating and Reframing Result Lay Letters. Set It & Forget It Have you given any consideration lately to letters used for communicating with examinees and whether they comply with requirements for notifying mammogram results to them? If your breast...

Faster. Faster. Faster. In March 2014, a movie adapted from the Electronic Arts video game, The Need for Speed, appeared in theaters. It's an action-packed story about a mechanic who becomes involved in an underground racing circuit's cross-country race. It took over...

The Importance of Using the Indicator of Volume in the Mammography Medical Outcome Audit Mammography plays a crucial role in detecting and diagnosing breast cancer. As technologies and methods continue to evolve, it is essential to maintain a high standard of care to...