Iowa Radiology Blog

Iowa Radiology Announces Abbreviated Breast MRI

Jun 24, 2019 4:25:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

Iowa Radiology is proud to announce the arrival of abbreviated breast MRI, the latest advance in breast cancer screening technology. Breast MRI allows radiologists to more accurately detect early-stage breast cancers, especially...

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Celebrate Survival!

Jun 2, 2019 7:30:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology

National Cancer Survivors Day

The first Sunday in June, we celebrate life with National Cancer Survivors Day. Each year, there is more reason to celebrate as people survive cancer at higher and higher rates. From 1991 to 2016,...

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May Is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

May 6, 2019 7:48:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019, more than 80,000 cases of bladder cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S., and more than 17,000 Americans will die of the illness. Approximately 1 in 27 men and 1 in 89 women...

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness 2019

Mar 1, 2019 4:30:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and is expected to claim more than 50,000 lives this year. Enhanced screening and treatment have helped to lower...

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What Should I Know About Breast Health?

Feb 9, 2019 5:01:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

Because 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime, it’s important to understand the basics about breast health. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S., claiming...

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Protect Your Family from Lung Cancer During National Radon Action Month

Dec 30, 2018 10:30:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology

January is National Radon Action Month. Learn what you should know about radon and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

What is radon?

Radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas that is released naturally...

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What You Should Know About Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Oct 25, 2018 8:51:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology

What is invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC)?

Invasive lobular carcinoma is a type of breast cancer that begins in the lobules (milk-producing glands) of the breast and subsequently spreads to surrounding tissues. The second most...

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What You Should Know About Lobular Carcinoma in Situ

Oct 16, 2018 11:04:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology

What is lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)?

LCIS refers to abnormal cell growth in the lobules (milk-producing glands) of the breast. In contrast to invasive lobular carcinoma, LCIS remains contained within the lobules without...

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What You Should Know About Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Oct 7, 2018 8:33:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology

What is invasive ductal carcinoma?

The most common form of breast cancer, invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) accounts for about 80% of all breast cancers.[1] Like ductal carcinoma in situ, IDC begins in the milk ducts. Rather than...

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What You Should Know About Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

Sep 28, 2018 3:32:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

Getting called back after your mammogram for follow-up can be stressful and worrying—even more so if you’re not sure what the results of your follow-up tests may mean for your health. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the most...

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