Starting annual screening mammograms at age 40 saves life. Despite this fact, depending on who you ask, confusing recommendations remain, with some organizations recommending delaying screening until age 50. The thing is, there is no scientific or biological reason that the age of 50 was selected as the age to begin screening. It is scientifically […]
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Read about COVID-19 & EWBC, enlarged lymph nodes with the COVID-19 vaccine, when and how often to have a mammogram, breast density, mammograms for the uninsured and more.
[prg-row][prg-column class=”prg-column prg-col-md-6″ width_md=”6″] Why is CANCER RISK ASSESSMENT important? Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) provides cancer risk assessment services to all of our patients. By simply completing our health history questionnaire, we can estimate both your lifetime risk of breast cancer as well as your eligibility for genetic counseling and genetic testing. Obtaining a
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Dr. Destounis talks about enlarged lymph nodes with the COVID-19 vaccine: Enlarged lymph nodes in the underarm after the COVID-19 vaccine Stamatia Destounis, MD A side effect of COVID-19 vaccination can be swollen lymph nodes in the underarm on the side where the COVID-19 vaccination was given. This is seen now about 15-20% of the
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Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, FACR, FSBI | Elizabeth Wende Breast Care The emergence of COVID-19 in the winter of 2020, and the subsequent shut-down in many areas of the country, led to the cancellation of many routine screening examinations, screening mammography included. At the peak of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Genetic counselors play a crucial role in people’s healthcare – from helping them navigate the genetic testing process, to identifying key information in their family health history, to supporting them through an important medical decision. Genetic counseling and cancer risk assessment can help people better understand their health, make informed healthcare decisions, and shape the
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No Need to Quarantine Your Screening Mammogram Every October, without fail, we see lots of PINK! For most of us the pink ribbon is synonymous with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), but do you know its origins? The first awareness month was in 1985, headed by Betty Ford after her breast cancer diagnosis, although the
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Our team of experienced breast imaging radiologists! Radiologists are doctors who have continued their education to complete a four-year residency in radiology. At Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) we only have specialty-trained breast radiologists (versus general radiologists) who have also completed fellowships in breast imaging focusing on mammography and diagnostic breast procedures. Radiologists at our
Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) together with Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region (CSP-FLR) provide free screening mammograms and clinical breast exams for women 40 and over who do not have insurance. The program also pays for follow-up diagnostic exams if there is an abnormal finding during a screening. EWBC is holding special
Exceptional care redesigned! At EWBC you can expect social distancing, enhanced cleaning and same day results in a new way. Patients are screened prior to and also at the time of their appointment. EWBC staff are screened daily. Everyone is required to wear a mask. We have spread out appointment times and furniture to help
