When and How Often Should You Be Screened for Breast Cancer?
Dec 19, 2022 9:15:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
When should mammography begin?
In recent years, differing guidelines for mammography screening offered by various groups of medical professionals have sparked confusion among patients. With a range of professional opinions, it...
Alternatives to Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Oct 12, 2021 11:09:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Following a mastectomy to remove breast cancer, some women undergo reconstructive surgery, and some do not. The decision is very personal, and the right choice for each woman is the one that best supports her physical and mental...
5 Things to Know About Breast Reconstruction After Cancer
Sep 15, 2021 11:19:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
If you have had or are planning to have a mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis, you may decide to have reconstructive surgery to restore the shape of your breasts. To make the best choices for your body, mind, and...
4 Things to Know About Mammograms and Radiation
Oct 13, 2020 11:15:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Radiation comes in many forms, and we’re exposed to it every day. At low levels, radiation exposure is not a cause for concern; it’s simply a fact of life. Exposure to high levels of radiation, on the other hand, can cause severe...
2-D or 3-D Mammogram: Which Is Better?
Sep 8, 2020 1:45:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Breast cancer screening is constantly evolving. Since mammography began to work its way into women’s health care in the 1950s, advances in technology have made it both safer and more effective. Today, women have more choices than...
What You Should Know about Breast Density and Cancer Screening
Jan 27, 2020 11:15:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Since 2017, Iowa law has required mammography providers to include information about breast density in mammography reports. You may have questions about what this information means for you, your health, and the effectiveness of...
What Options Are Available for Breast Cancer Screening?
Jan 13, 2020 8:30:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Approximately one in eight women (12.5%) develops breast cancer in her lifetime. Because of the prevalence of breast cancer in women, doctors and medical associations recommend screening—looking for signs of disease when no...
Follow Up After a Screening Mammogram
Dec 30, 2019 12:19:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Receiving a call after a screening mammogram is a source of worry for many women. While it’s natural to be concerned, it’s helpful to keep in mind that the vast majority of women who are called back for follow up after a...
Modern Breast Cancer Screening
Jul 29, 2019 8:33:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Dating back to the 1970s, the use of mammography in breast cancer screening has proven to save lives. Breast cancer screening has evolved dramatically, however, since those early days of direct-exposure film and the need for high...
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...