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

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

Cancer screenings are one of the most powerful forms of self-care. Screening empowers both you and your doctor by detecting cancer at its earliest and most treatable stage.

While traditional screening works well, it only detects one type of cancer. Cancer centers are now exploring new technology that can screen for multiple cancers at once.

A colon polyp is a small growth in the lining of the colon or large intestine. Most colon polyps are sporadic and occur randomly. However, there are environmental and hereditary factors that increase the risk of developing colon polyps.

A recent study suggests that performing an MRI scan in the workup for an elevated prostate-specific antigen blood test (PSA) screening for prostate cancer can reduce prostate cancer diagnoses by more than half.

In March 2024, Gina Marchio embarked on an insightful journey through genetic screening. Marchio hoped to learn what her DNA could tell her about her future health.

Genetic testing has become an increasingly important tool in health care, offering insights into our risk for certain conditions and guiding treatment decisions.

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

Colorectal cancer screening is essential to preventing cancer; catching it early can save your life. As the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States, the incidence of colorectal cancer is also rising in younger people, prompting the need for more awareness.