It is a sobering statistic. One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime -with the majority of these women not even having a family history of breast cancer. October is ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Getting a mammogram for the first time can ...

Diagnostic mammograms, which is what you’d receive if a mass is detected on a screening mammogram or if you’ve felt a lump, can include several more views than the standard four views most women have ...

Fearful of getting a mammogram? You’re not alone. The CDC and About.com offer the following tips to help make your mammogram a more comfortable and productive experience: Timing: Try not to have your ...

Diagnostic mammograms, which is what you'd receive if a mass is detected on a screening mammogram or if you've felt a lump, can include several more views than the standard four views most women have ...

Try not to have your mammogram the week before you get your period or during your period. Your breasts may be tender or swollen then. On the day of your mammogram, don’t wear deodorant, perfume or ...