Breast Cancer

How To Perform A Monthly Breast Exam

On May 2, 2024 by Women's Care of Alaska

A monthly breast self-exam is another tool women have in conjunction with annual mammograms to find cancers early and improve survival rates.... View Article

Mammogram FAQs You May Be Too Nervous to Ask

On June 30, 2023 by Women's Care of Alaska

Many younger women having their first few mammograms are undoubtedly nervous. This is a new and somewhat scary test. Even women who are so-called “veterans” of mammogram screenings can find themselves with new questions or concerns.... View Article

5 Myths About Breast Cancer Symptoms

On October 6, 2022 by Women's Care of Alaska

Many organizations have increased awareness about breast cancer in the last several decades. All this is good, but sometimes old wives tales or myths pop up and they are repeated and spread on the internet.... View Article

Why You Should Never Skip A Mammogram

On October 6, 2021 by Women's Care of Alaska

One of the simplest and easiest ways for women to stay on top of their health is to have a mammogram starting at age 40 and each year thereafter.... View Article

What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Mammograms

On May 6, 2021 by Women's Care of Alaska

Lymph Nodes as a Line of Defense Found throughout the body, lymph nodes contain white blood cells to fight off infection and disease and filter foreign particles.... View Article

The Importance Of Regular Breast Self Examinations

On September 9, 2020 by Women's Care of Alaska

It’s difficult to overemphasize the importance of regular breast self examinations when one in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.... View Article

Is A Mammogram Painful?

On April 30, 2018 by Women's Care of Alaska

Talk to twenty women who have had more than one mammogram in their life, and you will get several different answers to the question: “Is a mammogram painful?” Uncomfortable and scary may be a common answer.... View Article

Breast Cancer Risk Testing: Is the BRCA Test Right for You?

On October 20, 2017 by Women's Care of Alaska

You may have seen the term “BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 testing” being used on the internet in regard to breast cancer,... View Article

World Cancer Day 2017

On February 4, 2017 by Women's Care of Alaska

Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, approximately 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer and 7.6 million of them will die from the disease.... View Article