Whether it’s your first “screening” mammogram or you’re in the habit of considering your mammogram as part of your yearly health routine, you know the importance of good breast health. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More specifically, October 21st is National Mammography Day. The words “breast cancer” are scary, and no woman wants to [...]
Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop in the breast glands. On the surface, they're round, soft, and have distinct edges. Single or multiple cysts may appear on one or both breasts. They're usually non-cancerous but can cause discomfort requiring treatment. New River Women's Health provides information about breast cysts and what you can do [...]
Cancer is a heartbreaking illness that is very difficult to treat and incredibly painful to go through. Based on 2010-2012 data, 39.6% of Americans are diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. There are several forms of cancer that can develop in many different ways. Breast cancer is a form of cancer that [...]
Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women globally, only falling behind non-melanoma skin cancers. The five-year survivability rate of stage 1 breast cancer is about 99%, while stages 2 and 3 have survival rates of around 86% and 28%, respectively. Therefore, early detection is critical to increasing your chances of [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All women eventually begin to worry about the health of their breasts. Whether it's because they have a family history of breast cancer, find a lump on their breast, or any other myriad of reasons, it's something all women face eventually. Dr. Campbell of New River Women’s Health shares [...]
Ensuring continued breast health and preventing breast cancer always rank high on our list of priorities at New River Women's Health. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to encourage you to come in for your well-woman exam, which includes a breast exam. Your well-woman exam is also the perfect time to [...]
Cancer is a heartbreaking illness that is very difficult to treat and incredibly painful to go through. Based on 2010-2012 data, 39.6% of Americans are diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. There are several forms of cancer that can develop many different ways. Breast cancer is a form of cancer that develops [...]
National Mammography Day is October 3rd! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and October 3rd is National Mammography Day! These annual campaigns were created to increase awareness of the disease. These days, most people are aware of breast cancer, but often neglect to take the actions necessary to detect the disease in its early stages [...]
Women in their 20's often don't consider themselves at risk for breast cancer. Doctors may stress the importance of breast self-exams monthly at your yearly physical, but how many of us really take the time to perform that self-exam? The American Cancer Society recommends that women begin performing a monthly breast exam at age 20. [...]
Ensuring continued breast health and preventing breast cancer always rank high on our list of priorities at New River Women’s Health in Richmond. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to encourage you to come in for your wellness gynecological exam. Your wellness exam is also the perfect time to request a [...]
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