Study Links Rise in Mastectomies to M.R.I. Detection

New techniques for detecting breast cancer may be leading more women to have their entire breast removed.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/16/health/research/16cancer.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By ANDREW POLLACK

Breasts: Reducing Your Risk for Breast Cancer

There’s solid evidence that exercise, alcohol consumption and other lifestyle factors can play a role in susceptibility to breast cancer.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/13/health/13breast.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By RONI CARYN RABIN

In Shift to Digital, More Repeat Mammograms

As doctors learn to interpret digital mammograms, they are more likely to request second tests, an experience that can frightening.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/10/health/10scan.html?ex=1365480000&en=d4baea91c6198296&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By DENISE GRADY

In Shift to Digital Mammograms, More Recalls With Nothing Wrong

While doctors learn to interpret digital mammograms and compare them to patients’ previous X-ray films, the number of repeat mammograms may increase.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/10/health/10scan.html?ex=1365480000&en=d4baea91c6198296&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By DENISE GRADY

Vital Signs: Disparities: Wealth Factor Seen in Mammogram Rates

A new study found that wealthier women were more likely to get mammograms than poorer ones were.

Zrodlo (oryginalny wpis) na http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/health/25disp.html?ex=1364097600&en=5d45bcf1df6cc72d&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss,By ERIC NAGOURNEY