Early Detection: The Key to Successful Cancer Treatment
Under the Affordable Care Act, screening mammograms are covered free of charge through private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. However,...
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Aug 161 min
Don't Panic, Mammogram Callbacks are Common
About 10 out of every 100 women are told they need more imaging after an initial screening, according to the American College of...
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Jul 301 min
Women Recognize Prevention's Value, but Still Delay Health Screenings
More than 40 percent of women said they skipped or delayed a screening recommended by a health professional, according to a recent survey...
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Jul 191 min
Texas Ranks Low for Women's Health
Texas ranks in the bottom five states for women's health and well-being according to a new report from researchers at the Commonwealth...
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Jul 82 min
Screened and Seen
Campaign Promotes Routine Mammograms Panhandle Breast Health (PBH) recently launched a new campaign encouraging routine mammograms. The...
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Jul 82 min
Addressing Cancer Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community
Learn about the concerning disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ community in relation to cancer care and survivorship. Despite significant...
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Jul 83 min
Why We Offer Free Mammograms: The Importance of Early Detection
Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer. It significantly increases the chances of successful treatment and prevents...
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Jul 83 min
Risk Factors You Can & Can't Change For Breast Cancer
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Understanding the risk factors associated with this...
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Jul 81 min
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the breast. It encompasses various types, depending on...
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Jun 101 min
Drinking Alcohol Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Cutting down on alcohol can make a difference in your level of breast cancer risk. Compared to those who don't drink, just one drink a...
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pbhadmin
May 311 min
Fighting Cancer in the Texas Panhandle
Panhandle Breast Health (PBH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing breast cancer deaths in the Texas Panhandle by:...
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Apr 161 min
Why Are So Many Young People Getting Cancer?
Cancer diagnoses are growing more common among adults younger than 50. By 2030, one recent study estimated, the number of these...
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Apr 11 min
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
Launched in April 2024 and led by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month aims to: Raise awareness:...
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Mar 211 min
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can include hypertension, high blood sugar and a large waistline. This increases your...
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Mar 131 min
Why Don't More Women Get Breast Cancer Screening?
Socioeconomic status was the number one factor impacting breast cancer screening behavior, according to a recent study at Florida...
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Mar 71 min
Effectiveness of Community Education for Breast Cancer Screening
Panhandle Breast Health expects that by improving public education about the importance of personalized screening, we will see earlier...
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pbhadmin
Jan 222 min
Navigating Breast and Chest Health Can Be Challenging
Guidelines do exist specifically for transgender people, but because the data backing them is scarce, the recommendations are not well...
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pbhadmin
Jan 191 min
New Cancer Diagnoses Expected to Hit Record High This Year
New cancer diagnoses in the United States are expected to top two million in 2024 due, in part, by an alarming increase in cancers among...
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pbhadmin
Oct 5, 20231 min
Pink Cup for a Cause Campaign
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q Raises Funds for Breast Health Organizations Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q Pink Cup for a Cause...
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