Early Detection
Fewer mammograms being done, studies show
CNN) -- The use of mammograms has dipped since a medical task force made controversial recommendations that women in their 40s may not need to get breast cancer screenings every ...
Ovarian cancer symptoms hard to detect: What every woman should know
(Credit: istockphoto) (CBS) Think detecting ovarian cancer symptoms is easy? Think again. Even doctors have a hard time making the call. In part, that's because many of the symptoms, like ...
Ovarian cancer symptoms: What every woman should know
(Credit: istockphoto) (CBS) Each year around 20,000 women get ovarian cancer in the United States and yet many are not fully aware of the symptoms. Part of the reason is ...
20% Rise Seen in Number of Survivors of Cancer
About one in every 20 adults in the United States has survived cancer, including nearly one-fifth of all people over 65, according to new federal data. The numbers, released ...
(Not) For Women Only: HPV Affects Half of Adult Men, Study Shows
People often think the transmission of human papilloma virus (HPV) is something that endangers women, but a new study shows there may be a good reason to aim similar prevention ...
Detecting Oral Cancer
Video Click Here Oral cancer is surprisingly sneaky. It can look like a small white spot on the cheek, a tiny lip irritation, or even a bump on the tongue. ...
FDA approves first 3-D mammogram device
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday the first X-ray mammography device that provides three-dimensional images of the breast for cancer screening and diagnosis. The Selenia Dimensions System, ...
Obesity a big barrier for getting a mammogram
Women are less likely to be screened for breast cancer if they are obese, according to a new study in the Journal of Women's Health. Despite having insurance and receiving ...
Which types of cancer are hereditary?
Q: Which types of cancer are hereditary? A. “Fortunately, cancer itself is not hereditary, but the susceptibility to cancer is,’’ says Dr. Judy Garber, director of the Center for Cancer ...
Only half of women over 40 get mammograms
Remember the uproar last year when a government task force said most women don't need annual mammograms? It turns out that only half of women over 40 had been getting ...
Annual mammograms may reduce risk of mastectomies for women in their 40s
A doctor checks mammogram images. Preliminary findings of a British study suggest annual mammograms may reduce the risk of mastectomies in women in their 40s. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) ...
National Family History Day
The United States Surgeon General has declared Thanksgiving, National Family History Day. When the relatives come together it’s time to enjoy a festive meal and watch some football. It is ...