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Overweight Women May Need More Frequent Mammograms

Oct 10, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Women with higher body mass index (BMI) face an increased risk of not detecting their breast tumor until it has become large, according to a study. Researchers said the findings suggest that women with higher BMI may need shorter intervals between mammography screening exams.  

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How Does Breast Cancer Metastasize?

Oct 08, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Breast cancer happens when cancer cells form in breast tissue. It’s one of the most common types of cancer diagnosis for women in the United States, second only to skin cancer. Early detection has helped with diagnosing breast cancer and improving survival rates.

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What Are The Risk Reduction Strategies For Breast Cancer?

Oct 03, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Many factors over the course of a lifetime can influence your breast cancer risk. You can't change some factors, such as getting older or your family history, but you can help lower your risk of breast cancer by taking care of your health in the following ways:

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New Guidelines Suggest Mammograms Should Start At Age 40

Jul 11, 2024 by Total Access Medical

A national advisory panel significantly lowered the age recommendations for screening mammography, saying that all women should start breast cancer screening at age 40, rather than 50, and continue every other year until age 74.

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Suggestions to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer

Mar 16, 2023 by Total Access Medical

There are several lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

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Is Cervical Cancer Curable?

Jan 25, 2022 by Total Access Medical

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This disease is curable, but whether it goes away permanently depends on several factors. 

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