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Prepping for a Mammogram
Prepping for a Mammogram
Prepping for a Mammogram
If you've never had a mammogram, you may have some questions:  how much radiation am I being subjected to? What if they find something? Are my boobs too big? Are they too small? Lots of answers can be found at the Southtowns Radiology website.  Ev...
What's Your Risk?
What's Your Risk?
What's Your Risk?
When breast cancer hit my family, it hit like a ton of bricks. That's not unique to cancer diagnosis at all...but since there was ZERO cancer in my family, breast or any other kind, the news was even more poignant. If you're lucky like me, you don't have much cancer history in your family either...
Breast Pain
Breast Pain
Breast Pain
It's a real pain in the...boob. (We're all grown ups here, and we all deal with it, so why not speak in clear language about it???) Breast pain is also known as mastalgia, and in most cases, is NOT an indicator of breast cancer.  It was once certainly one of MY concerns, as since I've gotten older, my monthly tenderness has gotten a LOT worse.  My doct...
Selfie Stick Mammogram! [VIDEO]
Selfie Stick Mammogram! [VIDEO]
Selfie Stick Mammogram! [VIDEO]
You see lots of things at a doctor's appointment....impatient fiddling, outdated magazines, super awesome 80s-style furniture patterns.... You won't find any of those things at Southtowns Radiology, but if you're there on the day of my mammogram, you may see a 41-year-old carrying a selfie stick while wearing a hospital gown...
Mammogram Story [PHOTOS]
Mammogram Story [PHOTOS]
Mammogram Story [PHOTOS]
There's never been any breast cancer -- or any cancer, for that matter -- in my family. Over the past 10 years, I've had the pleasure of hosting many breast cancer awareness fundraisers, luncheons, walks and races. Every time I took the stage, I was humbled by the FIGHT the breast cancer survivors had in them...
Rita Wilson Mastectomy
Rita Wilson Mastectomy
Rita Wilson Mastectomy
You may have heard during the Celebrity Fix this morning, Rita Wilson recently underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her initial pathology showed no breast cancer...but after speaking with a friend, Rita decided to have a second opinion, which did indeed reveal cancer...
Registration is Open!
Registration is Open!
Registration is Open!
Preparations are already underway for the 15th Anniversary Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure...and that includes registration being opened! Sign up now and get the "early bird" registration of $25...but only until January 31st. ...
All About Mammograms
All About Mammograms
All About Mammograms
by Southtowns Radiology What is a Mammogram? A mammogram is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system for examination of the breasts. Most medical experts agree that successful treatment of breast cancer often is linked to early diagnosis, primarily through the use of mammograms.
Are There Other Breast Imaging Methods to Consider Other Than Mammography? [VIDEO]
Are There Other Breast Imaging Methods to Consider Other Than Mammography? [VIDEO]
Are There Other Breast Imaging Methods to Consider Other Than Mammography? [VIDEO]
A mammogram is still the best screening tool to use to find Breast cancer early. Sometimes though a lump or other breast problem may not show up on a mammogram, or the mammogram may not give your physician enough information. In these cases, the Radiologist or your physician may recommend another method of imaging.
Remind-A-Friend
Remind-A-Friend
Remind-A-Friend
The new 96.1 Joy-fm and Diagnostic Imaging Associates are proud to announce the Remind-a-friend program. A reminder to schedule your mammogram and remind your friends too! Receive automatic email reminders