Breast Cancer

How To Perform A Monthly Breast Exam

On October 4, 2021 by James J Booker, MD

A monthly breast self-exam is another tool women have in conjunction with annual mammograms to find cancers early and improve survival rates.... View Article

The Importance Of Regular Breast Self Examinations

On October 7, 2020 by James J Booker, MD

It’s difficult to overemphasize the importance of regular breast self examinations when one in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.... View Article

Preventing Breast Cancer in Your Everyday Life

On October 11, 2019 by James J Booker, MD

Do you wake up every morning thinking about preventing breast cancer in your everyday life? We seriously doubt it, but if you are someone with a higher risk for breast cancer due to your family or your age,... View Article

Is A Mammogram Painful?

On June 1, 2018 by James J Booker, MD

Talk to twenty women who have had more than one mammogram in their life, and you will get several different answers to the question: “Is a mammogram painful?” Uncomfortable and scary may be a common answer.... View Article

Breast Cancer Risk Testing: Is the BRCA Test Right for You?

On October 26, 2017 by James J Booker, MD

You may have seen the term “BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 testing” being used on the internet in regard to breast cancer,... View Article

World Cancer Day 2017

On February 4, 2017 by James J Booker, MD

Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, approximately 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer and 7.6 million of them will die from the disease.... View Article