It’s a common question online: Can mammograms cause breast cancer? The short answer is no.

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is stressful enough without having to wait days or weeks for a specialist appointment. Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center provides same- or next-day appointments (SONDA) for patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Question: Do women need a pelvic exam after menopause? Answer from Nebraska Medicine OB-GYN Marcela Pineda, MD.

Question: Are inverted nipples a sign of breast cancer? Answer from OB-GYN Jennifer Griffin Miller, MD.

Mothers who have premature babies or newborns with medical complications, may think they are not able to breastfeed. But with a little encouragement and instruction, it is very doable.

Question: How long after drinking can I breastfeed again? Answered by Ob/Gyn Laura Cudzilo-Kelsey, M.D.

At 53, Melissa Hays embodies resilience. Her journey with melanoma—a life-changing disease—has been shaped by self-advocacy, determination and the support of a coordinated care team.

A breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can provide a more detailed image of the breast compared to mammograms or ultrasounds.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends all women start getting screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40.

Advancements in genetic research have paved the way for personalized medicine, and the Nebraska Medicine Genetic Insights Project is leading the charge.