A new computerized version of mammography is significantly better than the conventional test at detecting breast cancer in many women, according to a major government study released yesterday. The ...

New technologies are helping to reduce the odds of a false-positive mammogram. (Getty Images) While experts are sympathetic to the stress false positives can cause, they're urging women to keep going ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an annual reminder that getting a regular mammogram is currently the most effective tool available for detecting breast cancer early. Cancer treatment is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis have very similar benefits and drawbacks. When deciding on a ...

Panel insist financials played no factor-- others aren't so sure. Nov. 19, 2009 — -- The 16-member U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released its new recommendations on mammograms two days ago ...

WASHINGTON -- Women are now advised to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and until age 74, according to new recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force. The USPSTF, a ...

Every year, millions of women get mammograms to screen for breast cancer. About 10% of them are called back for further testing. And 7% to 12% of those women receive a false-positive result, meaning ...