Carol Turansky, 79, says she only discovered she had breast cancer after asking her GP for a scan.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While experts are sympathetic to the stress false positives can cause, they're urging women to keep going to annual screenings, ...

A new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA will require mammogram providers across the country to notify women if they have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Robin Goff stepped off the mobile mammography unit with a sense of peace after missing her recommended ...

Having dense breasts can put women at higher risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to spot cancer on a mammogram, but many don’t realize it’s a significant risk. Starting this week, all ...

If you’ve been trying to keep up with mammogram recommendations lately, you’re not alone. In April 2026, one of the country’s largest medical organizations updated its guidance, and it doesn’t fully ...

The FDA is now requiring facilities to notify women if they have dense breast tissue, and health experts say women with that designation should have a conversation with their doctor about whether ...

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Early detection through regular mammograms significantly increases the chances of successful treatment and survival. However, ...

Among survey respondents, 53% of women reported delaying or avoiding a mammogram due to various factors, such as cost, discomfort, and worry about radiation exposure. The current guidelines for breast ...

WASHINGTON — Deciding when to get routine mammograms is confusing. Some health groups recommend women begin at age 40 or 45 while another recently opted for age 50. They also differ on whether yearly ...

A North Carolina woman says a mammogram brought her more than a diagnosis. A North Carolina woman says a mammogram brought her more than a diagnosis. A North Carolina woman says a mammogram brought ...

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 ...