6 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Mammography Facility
Mar 26, 2017 9:00:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
You know you should be getting annual screening mammograms, but how do you choose the best breast imaging provider? One of the first steps to take in preparing for your mammogram is to research the facilities in your area. Here...
8 Things to Expect at Your First Mammogram
Jan 15, 2017 10:27:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
If you’ve never had a mammogram, you may not know quite what to expect the first time. Don’t let fear of the unknown cause you to miss out on the important health information that mammography screening provides. While getting a...
What Is Paget's Disease of the Nipple?
Dec 8, 2016 3:45:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Paget’s disease, also called Paget’s disease of the nipple or mammary Paget’s disease (not to be confused with Paget's disease of the bone), is a rare form of breast cancer that accounts for about 1% of all breast cancer cases....
SBI Aims to End the Confusion About Mammography Screening
Nov 17, 2016 9:25:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Since 1985, the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) has sought to save lives through early breast cancer detection and the education patients, physicians, and organizations across the globe. Currently, they are conducting a campaign...
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...
Choosing a Breast Imaging Specialist
Oct 9, 2016 9:00:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Where you choose to have your mammogram matters. According to a Department of Radiology study at the University of California Medical Center, breast imaging specialists detect more cancers at earlier stages and recommend more...
Top 10 Reasons to Get an Annual Mammogram
Sep 29, 2016 3:30:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
The controversy that has surrounded mammography screening in the past few years has many women questioning whether they should keep coming in for their annual mammograms (or, for those just turning 40, whether to start). Here is...
How Does the Radiologist Read My Mammogram?
Aug 17, 2016 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
When you have your annual screening mammogram, the radiologist—a doctor with specialized training to read and interpret such images— examines your mammogram and then sends a report to your referring physician. But how do...
What Are the Benefits of Cardiac Calcium Scoring?
Jul 7, 2016 12:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
What is cardiac calcium?
Over time, the LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol in our blood can accumulate in artery walls, particularly after they have been damaged by factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, or diabetes. White blood...
How Should I Prepare for a Mammogram, and What Can I Expect?
Jun 6, 2016 3:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Iowa Radiology supports the recommendations of the American College of Radiology, the Society of Breast Imaging, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that women begin having annual mammograms at age 40....