Health Screenings

One of the most challenging parts of having an imaging exam (or any medical test) is waiting for the results. It’s easy to imagine a negative outcome, and it can …

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women. But men can get breast cancer, too – and they often feel left out of the breast cancer …

Have you ever wondered why there are different types of imaging tests? Or what the differences between the many types of imaging tests are? Learn about the possible modalities and …

Most people have heard of x-rays, but what about angiograms? If you have a medical condition that affects your vein or vascular health, your doctor may order an angiogram. An …

Many patients are concerned about receiving radiation from CT Scans or X-rays. Even the word “radiation” can be intimidating, as we often associate it with radiation sickness from atomic bombs …

When you’re having a medical procedure or imaging exam, your doctor might ask that you not eat or drink anything except clear liquids before the exam. But what foods can …

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common type of cancer and the 3rd leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Colonoscopies have long been the standard screening procedure …

Lung nodules are small masses of tissue found in the lung. Most lung nodules are found to be non-cancerous. But how does a doctor determine whether or not they are …

1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. A prostate biopsy is commonly used to diagnose prostate cancer. But a non-invasive, non-surgical alternative exists: prostate …

If you or your doctor finds evidence of a lump or tumor in your breast, the next step is to determine whether or not the lump is cancerous. Your doctor …