Breast Health

When to Get a Mammogram

You probably already know that mammograms are important because they can detect cancer before even the tiniest lump can be felt. You're at average risk of the disease if you have no personal history of breast cancer, no strong family history of the disease and no genetic mutation that increases your risk. If you're at increased risk for breast cancer, you should ask your healthcare provider for personalized screening recommendations. Watson Clinic recommends mammograms every year for all women a...

Mammograms: Five Facts to Know

Mammograms help provide crucial breast cancer protection through early detection. So, as a woman, you'll want to know more about these screening tests. If you're wondering when you should start getting mammograms, that's a conservation for you and your doctor. They can answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, here are five key facts. 1. Mammograms are the best breast cancer screening tool we have to find cancer early. Doctors use mammograms to check for lumps or other breast changes t...

Do you know the warning signs of breast cancer?

Ask a woman to name a sign or symptom of breast cancer, and chances are she'd say a lump in the breast. She'd be right, of course. A new lump or mass is the most common symptom of breast cancer, but it's not the only one. And because it's best to find breast cancer early, it's important to know all the possible signs and symptoms of the disease. Being familiar with how your breasts look and feel is a key component of breast health. If you notice any of the following signs or symptoms in a breast...