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Health and Wellness | April 14, 2025

Can You Get a Mammogram with Breast Implants?

A woman holds breast implants, illustration for mammograms and breast implants.
Yes, but make sure to find a breast care center that has experience doing mammograms with breast implants. Don't skip your mammogram.
Health and Wellness | October 23, 2024

How Does Breast Surgery Affect Cancer Screenings?

A young woman with previous breast surgery about to get a mammogram
Mammograms after breast surgery are recommended depending on the type of surgery you had. A Scripps breast cancer surgeon explains.
Scripps in the News | October 3, 2024

Fox 5 News Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to promote early detection. FOX 5 News interviewed Thomas Buchholz, MD, about prevention and more.
Health and Wellness | September 25, 2024

What to Do When You Find a Lump During Breast Self Examination

An older woman wonders if she has breast cancer after doing a self examination.
Most breast lumps are benign but should not be ignored. Learn what to do if you find a lump during a breast self-exam.
Health and Wellness | July 11, 2024

Does Breast Density Increase Your Cancer Risk?

A woman performs a breast self exam. She may have dense breast density.
Dense breast tissue can increase cancer risk and complicate detection. Mammograms may miss tumors, causing a need for additional tests.
Health and Wellness | June 10, 2024

5 Facts About Breast Cancer Screening

Women wearing breast cancer ribbons, a reminder of the importance of mammograms and early detection.
Learn the benefits of regular breast cancer screenings, including mammograms. Early detection is key to successful treatment.
Health and Wellness | April 23, 2024

Finding Meaning After Breast Cancer Treatment

Kelly O'Connor smiles at home outdoors holding her small dog after breast cancer treatment.
After successful treatment for breast cancer at Scripps, Kelly O’Connor quit her job and now helps others through their cancer journey.
Health and Wellness | February 15, 2024

What Does an Abnormal Mammogram Mean?

A health care professional goes over an abnormal mammogram with a patient.
An abnormal mammogram doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. More testing is needed to rule out or diagnose cancer and plan treatment.
Health and Wellness | October 2, 2023

Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saves Lives

Breast cancer awareness symbol pink ribbon.
Practicing breast awareness, screening mammograms and genetic counseling can help catch breast cancer early when it is easier to treat.
Health and Wellness | September 28, 2023

Advances in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video and podcast featuring Dr. Farah Nasraty discussing advances in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
In this video/podcast, Scripps oncologist Farah Nasraty, MD, explains how advances in breast cancer treatment are saving more lives.