mammograms

A major U.S. task force recently updated its mammogram recommendations when it comes to breast cancer screenings for women.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals say younger women are increasingly being diagnosed with the cancer.

The Wisconsin Well Woman Program is expanding its age requirements.The change will allow more women to get critical breast and cervical cancer screenings.

When the pandemic hit, preventative cancer screenings dropped off significantly.Healthcare providers are starting to get close to pre-pandemic numbers for those screenings, but disparities still remain.

Women who get the COVID-19 vaccine should wait a couple weeks before getting a mammogram.That’s according to the new guidance issued by the Society of…