Category: Women's Health

15 Mar

What Do Mammography Technologists Do?

Early detection is key when it comes to find cancer, especially breast cancer. That’s where mammograms come in, as they are currently the best method to detect breast cancer at…

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1 Mar

What is a Radiologist?

A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries seen on imaging procedures such as x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasound, and mammograms.They may also perform image-guided…

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1 Mar

What Are the Four Categories of Breast Density?

If a mammogram shows you have dense breast tissue, you may wonder what that means for your breast cancer risk. Dense breasts typically make it difficult for radiologists to see…

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28 Feb

What are Dense Breasts?

Mammograms show how dense your breasts are. According to the CDC, women with dense breasts have a higher risk of breast cancer. Depending on the state in which you had…

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26 Jan

How Long Does it Take to Get Mammogram Results?

Mammograms are an important tool in the early detection of breast cancer. If you’re planning to get a mammogram soon, it pays to learn what to expect and prepare in…

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30 Nov

Steps to Take Before a Mammogram

A mammogram is an essential procedure that can help radiologists and doctors detect breast cancer. If it's your first mammogram, it's normal to feel nervous about the entire procedure, particularly…

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15 Nov

What is a BI-RADS Assessment Category?

When you schedule and take your mammogram test, a lot goes into analyzing and categorizing your results. This is to ensure that radiologists provide accurate results. With the development of…

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19 Aug

Tyrer-Cuzick vs. Gail Risk Assessment Tools

Breast cancer is a leading medical issue for individuals nationwide. Having risk assessment models in place is the best way to provide an early warning system in an effort to…

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18 Aug

At What Age Should You Get a Breast Exam?

According to the Word Health Organization, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. By the end of 2020, over 7.8 million women had been diagnosed with cancer…

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1 Aug

Identifying High-Risk Patients

Routine breast cancer screening is essential for all women, especially those at high and average risk. If you’re at higher risk of breast cancer, you may need more frequent breast…

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13 Apr

Your Top Questions for the Gynecologist, Answered

Speaking up about the health of the reproductive parts of your body, even with a licensed medical practitioner, can be intimidating. However, it’s important to remember that anything abnormal you…

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14 Feb

What Does a Mammogram Show?

A mammogram is a test that uses X-rays to create images of the breast. These images are called mammograms, and they are a necessary part of women's health exams as…

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17 Jan

How to Prepare for a Mammogram

We’ve talked a lot about the topic of mammograms: what to expect during a mammogram, clearing up some myths about them, and what a diagnostic mammogram actually is. In this…

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2 Dec

What is Endometriosis? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Endometriosis is a disorder that affects many women; however, little is understood about it. In fact, endometriosis is so little spoken about that it takes time for most women to…

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11 Nov

Menopause 101

Menopause is something every woman will experience, yet it is a topic so rarely spoken about. As a woman, you should always know what to expect when it comes to…

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11 Oct

Everything You Need to Know About Breast Implants

There is a lot of information surrounding breast implants. Some of that information is true, and some are just myths. In this article, we’ve collected everything you need to know…

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10 Sep

Birth Control 101: Types and Risks

In this article, we want to shine a spotlight on birth control: the types of birth control, birth control benefits and risks, birth control myths and facts, and everything else…

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12 Aug

10 Secrets for Healthy Aging in Women

When many people think of growing older and aging, they often associate many negative thoughts with the aging process. However, it's important to recognize that a lot of these preconceived…

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8 Jul

How to Detect Breast Cancer Early & Why it’s Important

When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is everything. In this post, we highlight everything you need to know about early detection of breast cancer, including how to detect…

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14 Jun

Clear & Simple Breast Self-Exam Guidelines

A huge part of being able to detect breast cancer early is through a self-breast exam. According to Breastcancer.org, 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in their…

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7 Jun

Everything You Need to Know About Breast Cancer & Pregnancy

Breast cancer and pregnancy is a tough topic, but it is one we feel is important to talk about. There are a lot of assumptions and myths surrounding women who…

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27 May

What Does It Mean to Have Dense Breast Tissue?

Having dense breasts is a big risk factor for developing breast cancer. But a lot of women are unsure about what this means. Do you know whether you have dense…

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20 May

How Family History Affects Your Breast Cancer Risk

There are a lot of misconceptions about the link between breast cancer and family history. In fact, the two are not strongly linked as many might think. If you’re wondering…

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13 May

Clearing Up the Confusion About Mammograms

When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is key, which you may already know. But what you should also know is that mammograms are one of the most effective…

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19 Apr

Breast Cancer 101: Facts, Signs, Stages & Treatment

Breast cancer is, unfortunately, a reality that many women have to be aware of, and take preventative measures against. This is especially true for women with family histories of breast…

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1 Apr

Understanding The 9 Most Common Female Health Problems

In this post, we’re going to discuss and demystify the nine most common female health problems. From vaginal health to pregnancy to different types of cancers, learn more about some…

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25 Mar

Must-Have Annual Women’s Health Screenings by Age

Annual physical exams for women are an important and essential part of maintaining good health and being preventative against different types of cancers. To help you know which women’s medical…

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12 Mar

British Columbia’s Breast Screening Program Selects MagView

British Columbia's Cancer Breast Screening Program have selected MagView as their choice for a Breast Imaging Electronic Software Solution. This selection came after a rigorous screening process and several approval…

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28 Feb

What Are The Implications Of Abnormal Results For a Mammogram?

You went in for a routine mammogram and walked away thinking all was well, but you got a callback. Now you're panicking. What does this mean? Do you have breast…

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21 Feb

What Is a Diagnostic Mammogram & Why Is It Necessary?

Women approaching the age of 40 are often told they need to start getting mammograms. Many women don't look forward to this part of their annual check-up. If your doctor…

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14 Feb

What To Expect During a Mammogram

Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women regardless of race or ethnicity. There's no doubt that cancer is devastating for the sufferers and their…

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7 Nov

High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening Clinics Become The New Standard

Many breast imaging centers have opened high-risk screening clinics to augment their existing services. This has already become the new standard, (more…)

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14 Sep

New Illinois Breast Density Legislation!

New Illinois Breast Density Legislation! Effective January 1, 2019, all facilities performing mammograms are required to notify patients of their breast density if they have heterogeneously dense or extremely dense breast…

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