Most women – no matter their age – are familiar with a mammography study. But there are occasions when your doctor might order a breast ultrasound instead of a mammography. So, what is the difference?
Breast surgeon Yolanda Tammaro, M.D., knows her patients may be running the gamut of emotions when they step into her office for the first time.
Preparing for a mammogram in the correct way can help to reduce anxiety about the procedure and provide more accurate results. Consider these important tips when you prepare for your next mammogram appointment.
You just found out a friend or family member has been diagnosed with cancer. You’re sad and worried, but most of all you want to help. Kimberly Higgins, LCSW, MSW, OSW-C, DRCC, is an oncology social worker and through her work in cancer care provided some key insights as to how you can really help someone with cancer.
Memorial Sloan Kettering and Hackensack Meridian Health partner up to ensure the highest-quality cancer care for patients in New Jersey and beyond.
Need another reason to get moving? One recent study published in the British Journal of Cancer found that regular exercise might improve your chances of surviving cancer.
Experts already know that taking low-dose aspirin can lower your risk of developing colon cancer by about 40 percent. But because aspirin can cause serious side effects,
If white wine is your beverage of choice, you may want to take note. According to a recent study, drinking alcohol is associated with a moderate risk for melanoma,
