mammogram

According to Dr. Danielle Martin, Chatelaine's resident MD, the new guidelines mean fewer trips to the doctor — and that’s a good thing.

A revamped app from Rethink Breast Cancer harnesses the power of hotties to remind you to do your monthly breast exam.

Since the disease is the leading cause of cancer death in women under 50, a diagnosis can be particularly hard to swallow for younger women.

Time for some good news for Canadian women needing regular mammograms: Health Canada recently approved the Sectra MicroDose Mammography machines, which provide the highest image resolution with just half the radiation.

Between X-rays, mammograms and CT scans, we are exposed to radiation all the time. Are the risks associated with radiation exposure worth the benefits of these tests?