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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

Can I Get a Mammogram If I Have Breast Implants?

A woman with breast cancer ribbon smiles before getting mammogram, which will require special technique because she has 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 | September 28, 2023

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.
What if you find a lump during a breast self-exam? Most breast lumps are benign, but make sure that is the case. See your doctor.
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.
Scripps in the News | October 5, 2022

Media Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sonia Ali, MD, a breast medical oncologist with Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, shared insights into treatment and early detection strategies.
Health and Wellness | February 18, 2022

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.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2020

5 Facts About Breast Cancer Screening

A woman stands in front of a mammography machine.
Early detection of breast cancer makes it easier to treat the disease. Learn about the importance of getting a mammogram.
Scripps in the News | November 6, 2019

Scripps Surgeon Is First to Perform New Cancer-Related Procedure in Region

A Scripps surgeon recently discussed a new treatment for lymphedema, a common swelling side effect of breast cancer treatment.
Scripps in the News | October 23, 2019

Scripps Breast Cancer Doctor Voices Support For Patients At Cancer Walk

A Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center doctor spoke to NBC 7 at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, voicing support for patients.