What if I have a family history, but I’m not 40 yet?
One of the most common cancers among women in the United States is of the breast. For women 40 and over, a mammogram is recommended on a yearly basis. However, what happens...
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How often do I need a mammogram?
Detecting breast cancer is easier than ever with technological advances like 3D mammography. And women over 40 should schedule one. With a clearer look at the breast, 3D mammography helps radiologists detect...
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Breast health: Why is 3D better?
Women are particular about their underwire. However, when it comes to 3D mammography, many women still choose 2D. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 41,000 women and...
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No Excuses for women’s health
Sometimes, we are our own barrier to care. Since 2015, Central Valley Health and Jamestown Regional Medical Center have collaborated to reduce barriers for women’s health. In that time, more than 100...
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Yoder rings JRMC Cancer Center bell
It’s been a journey for Sharon Yoder, in the literal and figurative sense. The Colorado native received a breast cancer diagnosis in Denver 18 months ago, just weeks before she moved to...
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