Yes, Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too Although breast cancer is predominantly associated with women, men can also develop this disease. Male breast cancer accounts for about 1% of all breast cancer cases, which translates to one man for every 100 breast cancer diagnoses. Certain factors can increase the risk of male breast cancer. Age […]
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By Dr. Stamatia Destounis, Elizabeth Wende Breast CareMay 16, 2024 Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, other than skin cancer? Women under 40 need to learn about breast health and why early detection is so important. Breast Cancer Facts Unexpected but Common: Most women
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Statement from Stamatia Destounis, MD, FACRElizabeth Wende Breast Care USPSTF finalizes new breast cancer screening recommendations that ACR says ‘do not go far enough’. The updated recommendations for the USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force) are a good start in recommending screening mammograms to start at age 40. However, they don’t go far enough
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is an opportune time to shine a light on women’s remarkable contributions in radiology, with a particular focus on breast imaging. The field of radiology has been impacted by many pioneering women who have not only advanced the field through their expertise but also championed patient care, research,
🎗️ At Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, we understand the importance of cancer risk assessment in early detection and prevention. This is precisely why a risk assessment is completed for all EWBC patients. By simply completing our health history questionnaire, we can estimate your lifetime risk of breast cancer and your eligibility for genetic counseling and
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Welcome to Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, where every team member is crucial in providing compassionate care and cutting-edge services to our patients. From the moment you call our office or walk through our doors to the completion of your visit, our dedicated staff works tirelessly to ensure your experience is comfortable, efficient, and effective. Our
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Early detection of breast cancer involves finding the disease at the earliest stage possible, ideally when it is small and has not spread beyond the breast. Early detection enhances the treatability of the disease and increases the likelihood of a successful outcome. Mammography is a critical component in the early detection of breast cancer: Mammograms
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Every day at Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC), there are individuals who play a pivotal role in our mission to provide high-quality breast care and early detection services — our mammography technologists. Mammography technologists are integral members of our healthcare team. They are specialized radiologic technologists with expertise in breast imaging. Their primary responsibility is
As we approach National Mammography Day on Friday, October 20, we at Elizabeth Wende Breast Care could not be more thrilled to join the nation in celebrating this important day dedicated to breast health. This day serves as a reminder of mammograms’ crucial role in early breast cancer detection and the importance of regular breast
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The FACTS (American College of Radiology) One in six breast cancers occurs in women in their 40s, and these cancers tend to be more aggressive than those found in older women According to National Cancer Institute data, since mammography screening became widespread in the mid-1980s, the U.S. breast cancer death rate has dropped nearly 40
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