When breast surgeon Dennis Holmes, MD , joined Adventist Health Glendale in 2015, he came with a goal: to offer breast care from start to finish in ...
One year after what she thought was her final breast cancer surgery, Devon Steigerwald adopted a shelter dog. She hadn’t planned to come home with a ...
In January 2020, Kristy Montero had her first mammogram. When the results were negative, the now 45-year-old says she was relieved. But just a year ...
For some women with breast cancer, a necessary part of treatment is the removal of one or both breasts, called a mastectomy. While this lifesaving ...
After delaying her annual mammogram, a rescheduled screening saved Dolores Gallegos’ life. Dolores Gallegos has always been vigilant about her yearly ...
The risk of breast cancer is real — 1 in 8 women will develop it — but with early detection, the disease is treatable and survivable. And 3D ...
After a routine mammogram in early 2021, Kāne`ohe resident Joleen Cordeiro, affectionately known as “Aunty Jo,” was given a diagnosis she never wanted ...
When Vivian Robertson got a call about something irregular on her annual screening mammogram, she wasn’t too concerned. She knew callbacks were ...
About half of all women over 40 have dense breasts. If you are part of that half, your breast density may come up with your healthcare provider or ...
Did you know that hereditary cancers account for up to 10% of new cancer diagnoses? This happens when cancer-causing genes are passed from one ...
Like most women, you may find yourself wondering now and then: What are my chances of getting breast cancer? Of course, there are many factors that ...
This service uses low radiation scanning to deliver safe, state-of-the-art results to patients. The gold standard of breast cancer detection is now ...
The risk of breast cancer is real —1 in 8 women will develop it during their lifetimes — but with early detection through annual screening, the ...
When someone we love has breast cancer, it’s easy to feel helpless. Knowing what to say or do is hard. Not being able to look into the future is ...
Throughout 2020, many health centers put elective procedures and screenings on hold—including mammograms. And while some institutions only paused ...
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine may leave you feeling a little tired for a day or two. But did you know that the timing of your immunization can affect ...
When it comes to cancer prevention, there are some ways you can lower your risk. You can eat more fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and keep ...
If you’re due for your mammogram, be sure to get it before you get the COVID-19 vaccine. The natural immune response to the vaccine is causing an ...
March 29, 2021 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is proud to offer the latest technology in imaging services, with appointments and walk-in ...
Every October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But there are specific steps women should take year-round to prevent breast cancer. Although ...
Do your breast self-exams and get your mammogram. That’s all you need to remember when it comes to breast cancer, right? Not quite. Knowing the facts ...
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be flooded with anxiety, fear and apprehension. You may be grappling with next steps, ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), is the most common cancer found in women. One of ...
If you had an appointment for a screening mammogram that was postponed or canceled, or if you delayed your screening due to COVID-19, you’re not ...
Colorectal cancer is diagnosed in about 140,000 patients annually in the United States, with twice as many people receiving a diagnosis of colon ...
November 18, 2019 (St. Helena, Calif.)—Adventist Health St. Helena is hosting St Helena’s newest family-friendly Thanksgiving Day tradition for the ...
The Adventist Health Early All-Around Detection (AHEAD) program enables patients to identify their risk of hereditary cancer syndrome and helps those ...
Dr. Ludington has over 30 years of surgical experience, performing a wide range of procedures, including breast cancer surgeries. Not every general ...
Too many of us have either had or know someone who's battled breast cancer. In healthcare, doctors are fighting back against the disease with advances ...
To see Jennifer Hennick today — young, vibrant, enjoying a milestone in her nursing career at Adventist Health Bakersfield and bringing together other ...