Tag Archives: Breast

Can Mammograms Help Detect Heart Disease Risk? A New Look at Breast Arterial Calcifications

As more people get mammograms every year to screen for breast cancer, an additional benefit may be emerging: heart disease risk detection. With advanced technology and artificial intelligence, some imaging centers now offer screenings for cardiovascular risks based on breast arterial calcification visible in mammogram images. This additional test, offered by some radiology practices, could… Read More »

Alzheimer’s Disease: A Growing Threat That Kills More Than Breast and Prostate Cancer Combined

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventually the inability to perform daily tasks. Affecting millions of people worldwide, it is becoming a critical public health issue. The disease disproportionately affects older adults, but it’s not just a problem for the elderly. Alzheimer’s is now killing more… Read More »

Pregnant woman battles breast cancer, undergoes chemo, double mastectomy

Over two years ago, Abigail Valletta, of North Carolina, discovered a lump in her breast while in the shower. Valletta, 32, was 14 weeks pregnant at the time and conducting a routine self-check exam while in the shower, according to WRAL. Her doctors reportedly believed the lump was due to pregnancy-related changes, but Valletta wanted more… Read More »