How Can I Protect Myself Against Breast Cancer?
Apr 13, 2015 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Approximately 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Next to skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, resulting in approximately 40,000 deaths annually.[1] These...
What and Why You Should Know about Your Breast Cancer Risk
Mar 30, 2015 1:43:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
Mar 24, 2015 11:51:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Colorectal cancer is treatable and has an excellent survival rate when diagnosed early. One of the best ways to detect abnormalities, precancerous indications or early-stage cancer has always been a colonoscopy. Colonoscopies,...
Announcing Low-Dose 3D Mammography at Iowa Radiology!
Feb 27, 2015 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Iowa Radiology is committed to providing our patients with the safest and most advanced imaging technology available. Now, we are pleased to add C-View, a new, low-dose breast tomosynthesis technology, to our mammography services.
Pregnant? Get the facts about safe imaging for you and your baby.
Feb 10, 2015 12:09:51 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Pregnancy is a wonderful time, but it can also be frightening -- it seems like there are a million and ten things that can harm your unborn child. At Iowa Radiology, we know how nervous you might be about undergoing a radiologic...
Is Radiology Safe for Kids? FAQ
Jan 29, 2015 4:50:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Doctors' offices can be scary places for kids (and for the adults who love them). At Iowa Radiology, we are committed to helping your child feel safe and comfortable, and helping you understand the benefits and risks of each...
Should I get a 3-D or Traditional Mammogram?
Jan 5, 2015 3:16:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
New research emerges daily about the exciting new technology of breast tomosynthesis (better known as a “3-D mammogram.” Tomosynthesis provides a more complete picture of breast tissue by taking low-dose x-rays from many angles,...
CT Scans: Weighing the Risks and Benefits
Oct 31, 2014 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
When And Why To Have A Breast MRI
Sep 5, 2014 3:59:46 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can be used in addition to mammography to produce detailed images of the breast. Breast MRI is commonly used after a biopsy that indicates the presence of breast cancer, but it may also be used as...
What is a Virtual Colonoscopy or CT Colonography?
Aug 7, 2014 6:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
CT colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional optical colonoscopy.It uses a computed tomography (CT) scan to screen for polyps and other abnormalities in the large...