For American women, turning 40 means more than just a birthday cake and candles. When you reach this milestone date, you're typically faced with a decision: to start regular screening for breast ...

‘Whatever you do, don’t skip your annual mammogram,’ says diagnostic radiologist Dr. Christine Policare. ‘It just might save your life!’ As we age, a few things in life are certain: taxes, ...

Women who miss their first screening appointment for breast cancer could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study.The research, published in September in ...

They always say you never forget your first… mammogram — and they’re right. You really haven’t lived until you’ve stood topless in front of a stranger as they place your breast in a chamber that is ...

Women who skip their first mammogram are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer over 25 years than those who attend. The study, based on nearly 433,000 Swedish women, found that skipping the first ...

“Welcome to the 40 and up club!” said the chipper nurse who walked me down the corridor to the examination room. “You’re a part of my tribe since you have to start getting mammograms, ” she remarked ...

"Take a moment to put your health first," Dr. Biden says in a new PSA for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "Get your mammogram. It might save your life" As first lady, a professor of English, a mother ...