Breast Cancer
A woman’s breast is composed of glandular tissue, connective tissue, fat, blood and lymph vessels. There are about 20 lobes, each with smaller sections called lobules, in which milk is made. Milk flows through ducts to the nipple, which is surrounded by darker-colored... Read More
Overcoming the 4 most common reasons for avoiding mammograms
We’ve all heard the message by now: regular mammograms can help save lives. Yet, according to the latest statistics from the Centers of Disease Control, only 67% of women who are 40 years or older had a mammogram in the previous two years. “Mammography is the only... Read More
What African American women need to know about breast cancer
I had my first mammogram at the age of 17. It was 1990 and just weeks before I was heading off to my freshman year in college. While some girls were still developing breasts at this age, I was getting mine checked out for lumps. It all began one morning when I awoke... Read MoreWhen it’s time for the doctor to get her first mammogram
They say practice what you preach. There is no better advice except when what you preach may hurt a bit, or at least you think it will. I am a family doctor. As a mother, I have had my fair share of exams. Physical exams, Pap smears, blood work, even two C-sections.... Read More