October is breast cancer awareness month and their are reminders everywhere to do self-exams. Even though this is the case, studies continuously disclose that breast self-exams are not likely to diminish breast cancer deaths and in some cases, do more harm than good to healthy women.
This disassociation between what’s advised and research came up again [...]
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Breast cancer detection can be aided by computers
Published by October 6th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
New research has indicated that a radiologist using a computer is just as good as two radiologists for finding breast cancer on a mammogram. These computers detect questionable areas on X-rays for a radiologist to take a closer look.
Women are screened using mammograms for early signs of breast cancer, but these tests are not always [...]
Study reveals CT colonography is effective at detecting colon cancer
Published by September 29th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
A much anticipated federal study of an X-ray alternative to the uncomfortable colonoscopy has confirmed its efficiency at detecting most cancers, although it has some drawbacks.
More people may be persuaded to get screened for colon cancer, because Medicare is currently considering paying for this lower cost, less invasive option. Some experts believe that the new [...]
