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Mammography

New Draft Recommendations Urge Women to Start Breast Cancer Screenings at Age 40

Breast cancer is a significant health concern affecting women worldwide, and early detection is key to improving survival rates. Usually, women between the ages of 50 and 74 are recommended to get a mammogram every two years. However, recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new draft recommendations urging all women to start getting screened every other year, beginning at age 40. Why are … Continue reading New Draft Recommendations Urge Women to Start Breast Cancer Screenings at Age 40

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AHEC, Mammography

MQSA Update to Federal Regulations: What You Need to Know!  

I attended the CRCPD Mammography Conference in Houston last week, and one of the sessions was the FDA Update: Amendments to MQSA Regulations. It was presented by Dr. David Lerner who is the Medical Officer, FDA Division of Mammography of Quality Standards of FDA.  He expounded on the three broad categories in which the amendments are categorized: improvements that addresses changes in mammography technology; improvements … Continue reading MQSA Update to Federal Regulations: What You Need to Know!  

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GROW! Mammography Scholarship

The field of radiologic technology has seen a significant increase in demand in recent years, and mammography is no exception. Mammography is an essential tool in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, which can help save lives. With the demand for mammography services on the rise, the need for skilled and trained professionals in this field has also increased.  As a response to … Continue reading GROW! Mammography Scholarship

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Navigating the Way to Becoming a Breast Health Clinical Navigator

Becoming a breast health clinical navigator is a rewarding and challenging career path that requires a variety of skills and knowledge. It is important to understand what the role entails and what qualifications and experience are necessary to become a breast health clinical navigator. As a breast health clinical navigator, you will be responsible for providing support to patients and their families in their journey … Continue reading Navigating the Way to Becoming a Breast Health Clinical Navigator

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Mammography

Ageism in Healthcare = Unfair Treatment 

I will never forget the words from the Emergency Room Doctor when my mother-in-law was transported from the assisted living to the local Emergency Room for pain and shortness of breath. He told me that there would be no CPR or attempt for resuscitation. I immediately responded that there was no DNR order in her chart. He told me point blank that she was too … Continue reading Ageism in Healthcare = Unfair Treatment 

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Mammography, AHEC, Career Development

How to Become a Registered Mammography Technologist

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women, and mammograms are an important part of helping diagnose the disease and help increase the chances of survival. Mammography technologists are vital to taking digital pictures of the breast and detecting lumps or tumors. Is becoming a mammography technologist a goal of yours?  Prerequisites for Registered Mammography Technologists  To become a registered mammography technologist, you will need at … Continue reading How to Become a Registered Mammography Technologist

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AHEC, Mammography

How to Decrease Anxiety During Mammograms

When you think about it, mammograms and anxiety kind of go hand in hand. For many patients the stress sets in the moment they are faced with making their annual appointment. It is understandable why patients dread their mammograms, but it does not have to be as bad as they work it up to be. When we create an experience for our patients that is … Continue reading How to Decrease Anxiety During Mammograms

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Dedicated Breast CT: New Technology

One of the primary barriers to women scheduling mammograms is the discomfort – or the fear of the discomfort – from the compression required to remove overlapping tissue for a diagnostic image. Many solutions have been explored to reduce the discomfort or pain in the procedure, including allowing the patient to control the amount of compression used for imaging. In many facilities, this option is … Continue reading Dedicated Breast CT: New Technology

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AHEC, Celebrate, Mammography, Women's History Month

Celebrating Women’s Achievements: A Salute to RT(R)(M)

This month we have been paying tribute to women who make a difference. There is no greater impact in women’s health than the radiologic technologists who specialize in mammography. From the list of more than 200 different types of cancers identified, breast cancer is diagnosed with the greatest frequency (excluding skin cancer). The soldiers and pioneers on the battle ground against breast cancer are the … Continue reading Celebrating Women’s Achievements: A Salute to RT(R)(M)

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