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    Q&A: What Is the Importance of Cancer Screenings?

    May 11, 2018

    Getting cancer screenings plays an important role in reducing your future risk of cancer, with a focus on early detection and treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer screening, mammogram, Melanoma

    Learn about the importance of cancer screenings
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    3 Things to Expect During Your First Mammogram

    October 6, 2017

    Walking into your first mammogram can be scary when you aren't sure what to expect. Learn how mammograms work and what you can do to prepare for yours. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health

    Tagged with: breast cancer, diagnostic mammogram, first mammogram, mammogram

    What can you expect at your first mammogram?
  • Gallery

    At What Age Should I Get My First Mammogram?

    November 10, 2015

    Learn the recommended age to get a year mammogram, as well as the risk and benefits of breast cancer screening. Learn More

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer, mammogram, mammography, MRI

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    What Is 3D Mammography?

    November 8, 2015

    3D mammography may offer more diagnostic accuracy and screening for breast cancer than traditional mammograms. Learn more about this technology. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

    Tagged with: 3d mammography, American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer screening, mammogram, mammography, MRI, tomosynthesis, x-ray

    3d mammogram
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    New Year Resolutions to Prevent Cancer

    December 28, 2014

    Looking for a resolution for 2015? A popular one is to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Here are five resolutions that can help prevent cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: annual exam, breast cancer, cancer prevention, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, diet, exercise, fitness, lung cancer, mammogram, New Year's Day, pap smear, quit smoking

    new years resolutions
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    Breast Self-Awareness: What Women Should Know

    October 24, 2014

    Statistics show that one in eight women can expect to be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Know the symptoms. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

    Tagged with: 1-866-MyMagee, American Cancer Society, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, breast cancer risk, breast cancer symptoms, breast self-awareness, diagnosed breast cancers, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Magee-Womens Imaging Services, mammogram

    get tips to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
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    Breast Cancer Symptoms You Can’t Feel

    October 3, 2014

    Do you know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer? During this October, brush up on your knowledge for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn More

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health

    Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, cancer symptoms, digital mammography, ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, Magee-Womens High-Risk Breast Cancer Program, magnetic resonance imaging, mammogram, mammography, minimally invasive breast biopsy, MRI, symptoms of breast cancer, ultrasound, women's cancer

    Symptoms of breast cancer
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Why Receive an Imaging Exam?

    January 19, 2014

    Learn more about imaging exams, including both diagnostic and screening, and discover when you should expect to need to visit an imaging center. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

    Tagged with: breast imaging, breast ultrasound, CT, diagnostic exam, imaging exam, mammogram, MRI, nuclear medicine, obstetric ultrasound, PET, screening exam, ultrasound, x-ray

    imaging exam results
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Mammography: Frequently Asked Questions

    January 6, 2014

    Watch our video series on frequently asked questions about mammography and schedule your screening appointment with Magee Womens' Imaging. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Women's Health

    Tagged with: 3d mammogram, digital mammogram, faq, frequently asked questions, mammogram, mammography, screening mammogram, tomosynthesis

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