Mammograms After 70 May Lower Risk for Late-Stage Breast Cancer

A new study finds older breast cancer patients who were screened at least once during the five years prior to diagnosis had 54% lower odds of advanced disease.

Minority Women Are Less Likely to Receive Prompt Follow-Up Testing After a Suspicious Mammogram

A new study finds women of color are less likely to receive same-day diagnostic imaging or biopsies after an abnormal mammogram finding.

Confused about Mammogram Guidelines? Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Monique Gary Shares Her Best Advice

Late-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis on the Rise in the U.S.

A new study finds more women are being diagnosed with late-stage, invasive breast cancer at their initial presentation. The largest annual increase was seen in women 20-39 years of age.

False-Positive Mammograms Are Discouraging Many Women from Future Screenings

A new study finds women who receive false-positive mammogram results are failing to return for future screenings. Researchers say the anxiety may be keeping them away.