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Cancer Screening

What to Expect at Your First Mammogram

If you’re planning to schedule your first mammogram, you might feel anxious or uncertain about what to expect. We understand that your first mammogram can ...
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Cancer Screening

The Basics of Breast Cancer (and How to Maintain Good Breast Health)

Breast cancer is unfortunately all too common in women – in fact, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. The ...
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Cancer Screening

Dealing with Mental Health with a Cancer Diagnosis

Any medical diagnosis can cause an emotional impact, and a cancer diagnosis is a prime example. When hearing the words “you have cancer” you may ...
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Cancer Screening

Your Guide to Pap Smears Over 30

All women benefit from Pap smears; it is the only screening test that can almost always PREVENT a cancer from developing since it tests for ...
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Cancer Screening

When Should I Have Breast Cancer Screenings?

Routine screening for breast cancer is important so that patients can detect cancer early, which can allow for the simplest treatment and most successful outcomes ...
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Cancer Screening

Breast Cancer Risks Factors You Cannot Change

While it’s appropriate to talk about and share the risk factors for various cancers that involve lifestyle choices, such as smoking, abusing alcohol, not exercising, ...
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Cancer Genetics

Diagnosis and Treatment for Breast Cancer

As the second-most common cancer affecting women in the United States, screening for breast cancer is incredibly important to maintaining a woman’s health. On a ...
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Cancer Genetics

Should I Choose Genetic Cancer Screening for Myself?

Genetic cancer screening is a complex topic, which is why doctors like Dr. Tamar Goldwaser work to help patients understand their risk and options. On an ...
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Cancer Screening

Breast Cancer Awareness: Answering Top Questions

On a recent episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Christina Weltz joined the podcast to review the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Weltz is an assistant professor of surgery ...
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Cancer Genetics

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Recommends Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment

If you are a patient at Carnegie Women’s Health, you may have discussed your personal or family history of certain types of cancer with your ...
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