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Out of pocket costs and the benefits of a private, independent breast imaging center

It’s the beginning quarter of a new year, which means your deductible is high without any services applied toward it. You want choices in how much you should spend on medical services. Out-of-pocket costs can vary depending on where you have your exam. Variation in cost is most apparent when comparing hospital-based radiology departments vs. […]

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I Have Breast Pain – What Should I Do?

Mammography, News / By Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

Breast pain (especially dull, aching, itching, or sharp), soreness, discomfort, and tenderness are common complaints, however, not likely related to a serious concern. Doctors call it mastalgia. Most women have breast pain at one time or another, often more in one breast than the other. Sometimes the pain is only in one breast or in

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EWBC Winter 2022 Newsletter

Mammography, News / By Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

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EWBC‘s Commitment to Research

Events, Genetics, Mammography, News / By Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

Just after Thanksgiving every year, Dr. Stamatia Destounis of Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) heads out to The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. She has been dedicating this week to the meeting for more than 30 years. The yearly international meeting highlights the latest advances in radiology and displays

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Risk Assessment Increases Mammography Use in High-Risk Women

Genetics, Mammography, News / By Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

A recent article published in JAMA Network Open highlights the positive impact of individual cancer risk assessment on a patient undergoing mammography screening. Screening mammography saves lives. In fact, in the last 25 years, 40% fewer women have died from breast cancer. However, differences still exist across racial and ethnic groups, with a higher percentage

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New Study Confirms Importance of Yearly Screening Mammography

Mammography / By Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

Life is busy, and before we know it, we have missed an important health screening. How often do you say to yourself, “I know I’m due, I’ll call and schedule it soon,” and that “soon” becomes an entire year? A lot can happen in a year, including the development of breast cancer. We cannot emphasize

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Dr. Destounis in national spotlight as a co-author of updated screening guidelines just released

Mammography, News / By Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

[prg-row][prg-column class=”prg-column prg-col-md-5″ width_md=”5″] [/prg-column][prg-column class=”prg-column prg-col-md-7″ width_md=”7″] Updated breast cancer screening guidelines from the ACR and SBI highlight the importance of annual screening for all women HIGHLIGHTS include Starting screening at 40 for all women The benefit of a risk assessment by 30 Addressing underserved and overlooked populations including transgender people and minority women’

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Mammography, News / By Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

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Why going to the same breast center every year is important in mammography screening

Mammography, News / By Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

It is important to develop a lifelong relationship with your breast imaging specialists dedicated to the early detection of breast cancer. Most women of average risk will begin having annual screening mammograms at the age of 40. Current guidelines from the Society of Breast Imaging and the American College of Radiology state that patients should

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Important information about your appointment

News / By Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

A NOTICE TO OUR PATIENTS: In recent months, our patients have been receiving texts and emails from facilities other than Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) stating they are due for their mammogram. This has confused patients as it is not yet time for their yearly appointment. Please be aware of marketing emails or texts

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Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

Out of pocket costs and the benefits of a private, independent breast imaging center

I Have Breast Pain – What Should I Do?

EWBC Winter 2022 Newsletter

EWBC‘s Commitment to Research

Risk Assessment Increases Mammography Use in High-Risk Women

New Study Confirms Importance of Yearly Screening Mammography

Dr. Destounis in national spotlight as a co-author of updated screening guidelines just released

TRY OUR NEW APP for iPhones!

Why going to the same breast center every year is important in mammography screening

Important information about your appointment

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