Study findings highlight the importance of follow-up screening and the value of patient communication among DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ, survivors. A study published in 2023 sheds light on how ...

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new clinical guidelines recommending against screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic, nonpregnant, adult women. The college describes the ...

Dr. Anne Rosenberg answers the question: 'What is a Clinical Breast Exam?' — -- Question: What is a clinical breast exam and why and how often do I need it done? Answer: A clinical breast exam ...

We all know we should go to the doctor more regularly to make sure everything is in order, but finding the time isn’t always easy. However, it could save your life. Prevention, or catching something ...

A well-woman exam—also known as a women’s wellness exam—is a routine checkup with a women’s health provider. It’s an opportunity to check your overall health and discuss your health risks, especially ...

The American Cancer Society has endorsed HPV self-tests that can be taken at home, making early detection of cervical cancer ...

Meenakshi Gupta has been blind since birth. And yet she can identify what many patients and medical specialists miss: the tiniest lumps in a woman’s breast that could be malignant. One of 30 blind ...

Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women who meet age, income and insurance guidelines.

There are certain doctor's appointments you have when you're sick, and then there are others that you have to make sure you're as healthy as you can be, even when you feel OK. The well-woman exam is ...

Cropped of female doctor examining patient. Medical professional checking woman’s back with stethoscope in clinic. What is the power of touch and how has it played into the history of clinical ...