Uniting for Health Equity: Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities
As we approach Juneteenth, a day marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S., it’s a time to reflect on the progress we’ve made towards equality and justice. However, it’s also a time to acknowledge the persistent disparities that continue to affect Black communities, particularly in healthcare. One such...
Know Before: Breast Cancer Risk Factors at Every Age
As we recognize Women’s Health Month, we want to celebrate the moms, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, nieces, and cousins who are making a profound impact in their communities, paving the way for a healthier future, and inspiring hope for generations to come. Breast cancer is a significant health concern affecting...
Pioneering Women in Radiology
Throughout history, women have played a crucial role in the advancement of radiology and breast imaging, breaking barriers and setting new imaging and safety standards. As we recognize Women’s History Month, this article highlights just a few of the pioneering women whose contributions have been instrumental in shaping the fields...
How Radiologists can Enhance Patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In recent weeks, the number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus, or COVID-19, has rapidly increased, impacting our lives in unprecedented ways and placing a growing burden upon hospitals and clinicians worldwide. This emerging issue has led organizations such as the American College of Radiology, the American Cancer Society, and...
Breast Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know
With 1 in 8 women at risk of developing breast cancer in her lifetime[i], it’s important to know your personal risk and get screened regularly. Breast cancer screening has improved significantly in recent years, making it more important than ever for women to know about the latest advancements that can...
The Best Defense Against Breast Cancer is Early Detection: Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Founded in 1985, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is celebrated each October with a mission of educating the public about the causes, risks, prevention and detection of breast cancer. With one in eight women developing invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime and more than 330,000 new...
3 Steps to Improve Your Overall Breast Health
We’re halfway through 2018, providing us with the perfect opportunity to reflect on the goals we have set for ourselves this year and how we are tracking toward them. At iCAD, our goal is to keep you iNFORMED and aware by sharing tips and resources that are pertinent to your...
5 Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Breast Health
May 13-19 is National Women’s Health Week and a great opportunity for women to stop, take a breather and remember that putting your own health first will allow you to take better care of your family and loved ones. This includes staying on top of your breast health. With about...
February: National Cancer Prevention Month & the Month of Love – How do the two intertwine?
Not only is February considered to be the month of love, it’s also National Cancer Prevention Month – a great time to combine the two and show yourself some love by caring for your personal health, which includes your breasts. Each year, sixty thousand women in the U.S. are diagnosed...
Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Here at iCAD we would like this opportunity to recognize those who are battling breast cancer and those survivors and their families along with the companies that develop technology to detect and treat breast cancer. This is a great time to be reminded of the importance of breast health and your annual mammogram. If...