At Bergen Imaging Center, we’ve always stressed the importance of yearly mammograms for detecting breast cancer early. Now, a recent study from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC reinforces why annual screenings matter. According to research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, women who undergo yearly mammograms are significantly less likely to be diagnosed...
Updated ACR Guidelines aim to improve racial and ethnic disparities for at risk women Survival rates are highest when breast cancer is found early—which is one more reason to schedule your mammogram at Bergen Imaging Center in NJ today. The American College of Radiology (ACR) has issued new breast cancer screening guidelines on May 3,...
Delays in Breast Cancer Screening Lead to More Cancer Early detection of breast cancer prevents death. Schedule your mammogram at Bergen Imaging Center today. We won’t sugar coat it: Research ¹ indicates that missed mammograms during the COVID Pandemic have led to an increase in later stage breast cancer diagnoses, and poorer outcomes. This disproportionately...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), October 2021, went by in the blink of an eye. This BCAM felt different though. The traditionally ubiquitous pink, the social media accounts plastered in pink ribbons were so much less visible this year. BCAM 2021 was dimmer; its message of breast cancer awareness overshadowed by the constant threat of...
If your New Year’s resolution was to prioritize your health in 2021 you should start by scheduling your mammogram. New research confirmed, once again, that mammography saves lives. We’ve known for a long time that mammography screening catches breast cancer in its earliest stages while its still treatable. However, there was some debate on whether...
Together ultrasound and mammogram are effective screening tools for detecting breast cancer early, especially in women with dense breasts.
When it comes to staying abreast of your breast health, regular mammograms are lifesavers, detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages when it’s highly treatable. That said – mammograms can’t prevent cancer. While there is still no known way to prevent the disease – research indicates that maintaining good health overall lowers your risk. These...
There are many women’s imaging centers in New Jersey to choose from – but not all are created equal. When you need a mammogram, ultrasound, or even a breast biopsy, you want it examined by a radiologist who specializes in women’s imaging – not a generalist. Here are some questions to ask when researching the...
We know that screening mammograms detect breast cancer in its earliest stages when it’s still treatable. However, in women with dense breasts, breast cancer can be harder to detect. So what happens when your mammography report indicates that you have dense breast tissue – and why does it matter? Breast density can only be determined...
