October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With women in the U.S. facing a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetimes, awareness of this persistent threat to women’s health is critical.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness—Know the Facts.
It’s National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Learn what you should know about ovarian cancer.
June 12–18 Is National Men’s Health Week!
National Men’s Health Week is a good opportunity to take a look at the particular health challenges that men face and how men can live longer, healthier lives.
Mammogram, Breast Ultrasound, & Breast MRI—What’s the Difference?
To help you understand why your doctor may recommend a particular breast imaging procedure, here are some basic reasons that each is often used.
What Should I Expect During a Sonohysterogram?
Learn the basics of sonohysterography and find out how to prepare and what to expect before your sonohysterogram.
Virtual Colonoscopy FAQ
You’ve probably heard of a virtual colonoscopy before but may not have an idea of what it really is. Read our FAQ to learn about this cancer screening tool.
How to Prepare for Your First Mammogram
There are a few things you can do to prepare for your mammogram to get the best health information and be as comfortable as possible during the procedure.
The Advantages of 3-D Mammography
3D mammography offers better detection of invasive cancers, lower callback rates, better cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue (dense breast tissue can look similar to cancer on a mammogram), earlier detection, less invasive treatments and better survival.
Mammography Recommendations FAQ
Should you get a mammogram, and if so, when, how often, and what kind should you get? Iowa Radiology explains why we make the recommendations that we do.
Will Imaging Increase My Cancer Risk?
There has been much debate in recent years about the relative benefits and risks of imaging procedures that use ionizing radiation, including CT scans and other X-ray exams such as mammography and fluoroscopy.
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