Celebrate the International Day of Radiology November 8!
Nov 6, 2016 9:00:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
November 8 is the International Day of Radiology (IDoR)! 2016 marks the fifth IDoR as well as the 121st anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s discovery of the X-ray. To commemorate the event, more than 100 medical societies...
4 Tips for Better Breast Health
Oct 20, 2016 3:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want you to have all the information you need to protect your health with cancer prevention and early detection strategies. Here are our top four tips for minimizing your risk...
More Matters! Fruits and Veggies Help Your Body Fight Cancer
Sep 18, 2016 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
While not all cancers are preventable, we have considerable power to protect ourselves from a wide range of illnesses, including cancers, by making healthy choices every day. Because September is Fruits and Veggies: More Matters...
What Should I Know About Ovarian Cancer?
Sep 8, 2016 2:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Each year in the U.S., more than 22,000 women are diagnosed and more than 14,000 women die of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is particularly deadly because it can be very difficult to...
What Does Breast Cancer Follow Up Involve?
Jul 26, 2016 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Although successfully completing breast cancer treatment is always cause for celebration, the fight doesn’t end there. It is important to follow your doctors’ instructions for follow-up care to help you stay healthy, deal with...
Surviving Cancer: Exercise During and After Treatment
Jun 25, 2016 3:30:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
In the past, patients with cancer and other conditions were strongly advised to rest and save their energy. We have come to understand, however, that exercise can actually increase the amount of energy patients have as well as...
What Should I Know About Colorectal Cancer?
Mar 1, 2016 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. It often begins with the growth of a polyp on the inside of the colon. Early detection dramatically increases the...
Should I Get a Virtual Colonoscopy?
Jan 21, 2016 9:35:07 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Over 40? Yes, You Should Get an Annual Mammogram.
Jan 15, 2016 1:32:28 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in the U.S.; the average risk of a woman developing breast cancer in her lifetime is 1 in 8. For some women with additional risk factors, including a family or personal...
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Jan 6, 2016 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
What is inflammatory breast cancer, and how is it different from other types of breast cancer?
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and particularly aggressive form of breast cancer, in which cancer cells clog the lymph...