Mammogram

3D Mammogram Technology Helps Doctors Detect Cancer

9 Feb 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Over the last six months, Shands Jacksonville has been working to get a new 3D mammogram machine online.  The machine, called Hologic's Selenia Dimensions, is designed to make it easier for physicians to see potential problems that a traditional mammogram would not catch.

Mammogram Guidelines Are Unclear

7 Feb 2012

FIRST PERSON | When should you get your first mammogram? The current guidelines from the American Cancer Society are that all women over 40 should get yearly mammograms. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) states women over 50 should get one every two years and women under 49 should not have routine screenings. The guidelines are contradictory and confusing. What is the right thing ...

St. Elizabeth Mammogram van making stop at Channel 9 on Thursday, Feb. 9

7 Feb 2012

CINCINNATI - You may have heard of the push to "Save the Ta Ta's". Well now it's time to check them. If you haven't had your annual mammogram come on over to Channel 9, located at 1720 Gilbert Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 9.