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The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care has released updated guidelines on breast cancer screening, emphasizing the importance of personal choice. The guidelines recommend that mammography should be accessible every 2-3 years for women between the ages of 40 and 74 who are at average or moderately increased risk. Women with personal or family history of breast cancer, genetic mutations, symptoms, or who feel they may be at high risk should consult a healthcare provider for appropriate options. The guidelines also highlight the differences in values and preferences between women in their 40s and those aged 50 and over. Decision aids will be available to help guide screening discussions, and providers should be aware of individual risk factors and the potential need for multiple conversations, particularly for individuals from marginalized communities. The guidelines are open for public comment until August 30. [Extracted from the article]

A new randomized trial conducted in the UK suggests that women aged 50 and over who have undergone curative treatment for breast cancer and remain cancer-free after 3 years may safely reduce the frequency of mammogram surveillance. The study found similar recurrence rates and overall survival between patients who continued to undergo annual screening and those who underwent screening every 2 or 3 years after breast-conserving surgery or a mastectomy. The study was commissioned by the UK government in response to a lack of evidence for the existing frequency and duration of mammograms in this patient population. The findings may potentially change clinical practice and reduce anxiety and costs associated with mammograms. However, more information is needed before changing practice. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents infomercial on breast cancer including opting for three-dimensional mammograms, going to a specialist with experience, and regular monitoring of breasts to look out for any suspicious mass.

The article informs that Consolata Healthcare Foundation Board has approve 20,000 U.S. dollars donation to purchase mammography machine for the Connally Memorial Medical Center and informs about ticket availability of the Denim and Diamonds Casino Night fund-raiser held in Texas on August 2, 2014.

The article reports on the availability of the Selenia digital mammography and the MammoPad breast cushion from Hologic Inc., manufacturer and supplier of diagnostic and medical imaging systems, at the Imaging Center of the Connally Memorial Medical Center of Texas, as of May 2014.