From MERCY HEALTH. Mercy Health has announced its mobile mammography unit has visits scheduled throughout the region in May.

As a radiologist with a specialty in breast imaging, Dr. Heather Tauschek looks at as many as 7,000 mammograms every year. But when she turned 40 and it came time for her own first mammogram, Tauschek ...

October is dedicated to spreading the message that the early detection of breast cancer saves lives. For many, that heightened awareness might inspire them to pick up the phone and simply call to ...

If you’re getting checked for breast cancer, you may have the option of digital tomosynthesis. Although it’s a long word (it’s pronounced toh-moh-SIN-thuh-sis), it’s a simple idea: Tomosynthesis is a ...

Breast cancer screenings for women at average risk should be done every other year beginning at age 40, meaning mammograms should start 10 years earlier than previously recommended. The U.S.

Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans generally cover 100% of the costs for yearly mammograms. For diagnostic mammograms, Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage typically cover 80% of ...

A new poll shows nearly half of women believe breast cancer screening should begin at age 50—despite many medical experts ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers both screening and diagnostic mammograms, but coverage rules and costs can vary based on mammogram type and Medicare plan type. Under Medicare Part B, baseline ...