New Mammogram Advice: What to Know
If you ’re at average risk for breast cancer, start getting mammograms at 40 and go every two years, an influential scientific panel says. Many women were doing it anyway. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Roni Caryn Rabin Tags: your-feed-science Women and Girls Cancer Mammography Breast Cancer Tests (Medical) Black People Discrimination Preventive Medicine Disease Rates United States Preventive Services Task Force Source Type: news

USPSTF Recommends Biennial Screening Mammography From 40 to 74
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends biennial screening mammography for women ages 40 to 74 years. This recommendation forms the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online May 9. Amy... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Screening Recommendations Updated for Increased Breast Cancer Risk
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 -- Women with higher-than-average breast cancer risk should initiate screening at a younger age, starting annual mammography at ages 25 to 40 years in addition to risk-based supplemental magnetic resonance imaging screening,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Experts Recommend All Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 -- In a major change from its longstanding advice, an influential medical panel now recommends that women start mammography screening for breast cancer at age 40. The new guidance, from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Expert panel that sparked mammogram controversy now says tests should start at 40
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force plans to recommend that breast cancer screening start at age 40 to benefit groups including Black women and women with dense breasts. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)
Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - May 9, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Melissa Healy Source Type: news

USPSTF Plans Major Change to Breast Cancer Screening Recs
(MedPage Today) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is planning to lower the age of its breast cancer screening recommendations for women at average risk. In a draft statement released on Tuesday, the Task Force recommends mammography... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - May 9, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Mammo-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy effective for thin breast tissue
Mammography-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy can help improve overall biops...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Could ultrasound be used before DBT in focal breast complaints? Interval cancers show more unfavorable characteristics BPE level affects breast MRI performance Abbreviated MRI offers value in women with breast cancer history Just how good is digital breast tomosynthesis, anyway? (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 9, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Are high-tech scans which spot tiny growths causing us more harm than good?
CARA LEE:She was referred for a mammogram which confirmed there was a mass in her right breast. Seven days later Karen was sent for a biopsy, and the results were shattering. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

SBI inducts 2023 fellows
The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) inducted four new fellows for 2023 at it...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: SBI: DCIS progression appears as new masses on surveillance imaging SBI: Supplemental screening key to finding interval breast cancers DeMartini named new editor in chief for SBI journal SBI: Don't delay mammograms around COVID vaccines SBI, Theragnostics ink oral cancer technology deal (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

New breast mammography standards aim to help with early cancer detection
There has been a lot of national media buzz lately about the recent FDA updates on performing mammography and the requirement of reporting the density of breasts to patients. Many questions have been raised by patients who may not understand why the breast density report is important. The updated national requirements all come down to making early cancer detection easier. According to the FDA, approximately 40% of women in the U.S. over the age of 40 have dense breast tissue (as described on a … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 8, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Diana Iglewski, RT, Source Type: news

Breast density linked to cancer risk over time
Previous mammograms contain data that could help identify women at high ris...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Breast density decline slower in women who develop breast cancer AI, radiologists match when it comes to classifying breast density Studies shed light on false-negative DBT findings Christiane Kuhl speaks out on breast density and screening Large study shows DBT's superiority over digital mammography (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

AI Improves Mammography Accuracy, Reduces Workload AI Improves Mammography Accuracy, Reduces Workload
The first large, randomized trial on the issue supports integrating AI triage into mammography screening programs. The study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.First Look (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 8, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Iowa News Anchor Sheds Tears as She Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis After Covering Mammogram Story (Video)
Calyn Thompson, the morning anchor at NBC affiliate WHO 13 in Des Moines, Iowa, revealed to viewers she is battling breast cancer, a diagnosis she received after covering a story about staying up on regular mammograms. Thompson, overwhelmed with emotions, made the announcement Wednesday morning on…#calynthompson #desmoines #iowa #thompson #todayiniowa #justinsurrency #megansalois #who13news (Source: Reuters: Health)
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AI system may help with mammographic breast positioning
Deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) classification systems could help wit...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: AI performs well with portable breast ultrasound images Breast radiologists impacted by automation bias when using AI AI, radiologists match when it comes to classifying breast density Is ChatGPT appropriate for breast radiology? Ultrasound, AI method diagnoses breast lumps without experts (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 5, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

TriHealth breast cancer patient, surgical oncologist share screening insights
When Ohio House Bill 371 passed last year, insurance companies had to start paying for additional screenings beyond the traditional mammogram for patients with a higher risk of breast cancer. TriHealth patient Jenny Dermody called the additional imaging coverage “a huge blessing” in this episode of the Getting Health Care Right podcast. She took advantage and got a 3D mammogram after her regular one last fall — and the team found lobular carcinoma. Dermody shares her story in this episode… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - May 5, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: TriHealth Source Type: news