Cancer Screening
- NewsYahoo Life
Women prefer getting mammograms every year rather than every other
A new study shows that women prefer to receive annual mammograms, rather than once every two years as current guidelines recommend.
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The Doctor’s Appointment You Can’t Afford to Miss This Summer
While doctors recommend getting mole checks in fall and winter, now’s the best time to keep a close eye on any changes in your skin.
- NewsAmy Capetta
Why Would These Experts Fail to Recommend Skin Cancer Screenings?
A new report calls into question the value of skin cancer screenings by clinicians, but some dermatologists and groups say they're important in early detection.
- NewsAmy Rushlow
New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines: Here's What's Changed, and Why
Women ages 50 to 74 should have mammograms every other year, according to new breast cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today, Jan. 11. The recommendations only apply to women who do not have a high risk for breast cancer.
- NewsAmy Rushlow
This Ovarian Cancer Screening Test Could Save Lives, Study Says
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death in U.S. women. But a simple blood test could prevent a significant number of those fatalities, according to early results from a large, comprehensive study.