Khloe Kardashian, a 40-year-old reality star, recently opened up about a procedure she went through to fix her face after surgery to remove a tumor. She shared pictures on Snapchat showing a big dent on her right cheek, which was left after the tumor was taken out. Khloe explained that she waited fo
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are warning that around 130,000 people in the United States might be living with undiagnosed advanced cancer. This alarming figure emerged from a study conducted by researchers at Case Western University. The disruptions caused by the pandemic, such as
Did you know that around 40% of women older than 40 have dense breasts? This isn't something to worry about, but it does make breast cancer screening a bit trickier. A mammogram, which is like an x-ray of your breast, helps detect cancer early. But when breasts are dense, they're mostly made up of g
Ever heard of breast density? It's a normal thing that about 40% of women over 40 have. But what does it mean? Well, when you get a mammogram, the doctor checks your breast tissue. There are four types: mostly fatty, mostly glandular, mixed, or extremely dense. Dense just means there's more glandula
So, you've heard that dense breasts can hide breast cancer on mammograms. But what does that really mean? Basically, dense breasts have more tissue than fat, making it tougher to spot cancer on these X-ray images. Think of it like trying to find a white snowflake on a white background—it's not easy!
When it comes to breast cancer screening, the term "breast density" is often brought up. But what does it actually mean? On a mammogram, dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer. This is because denser breasts have more glandular and fibrous tissue, making the background of the mammogram whit
When you get a mammogram, doctors look for two main things: signs of breast cancer and whether your breasts are dense. Having dense breasts is actually quite common, with about 40% of women ages 40 and older having them. But what's so special about dense breasts? They're made up of more glandular an
Get ready for a scary good time! Commack's beloved Halloween house, the Peppermint Chop Shop, is making a comeback on October 26 and 31. This isn't just any Halloween event; it's a chance to scare, laugh, and raise money for a great cause. The McMahon-Alesi family is behind the magic, and they're pu
Britain's Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, made a surprise visit to Southport, a town in northwest England, to meet families affected by a knife attack that killed three children. This marked Kate's first public appearance after completing her chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The li
So, you know Jenna Fischer from 'The Office?' Well, she recently went public about her breast cancer journey. She's 50 now and shared the news on Instagram in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fischer was diagnosed last December with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer. This type is
