A landmark study published in JAMA Women’s Health has revealed a striking and sobering statistic: an estimated 17.9 million middle-aged women in the United States are overdue for at least one recommended cancer screening test. If you are between the ages of 45 and 65, this finding is directly relevant to you — and we […]
A message from your OB-GYN care team | Spring 2025 New global research brings both encouraging news and a serious warning for women’s health. Cancer deaths are falling — but a new threat tied to obesity is quietly rising. As your OB-GYN care team, we want to make sure you have the full picture. A […]
In recent years, an alarming health trend has emerged that affects not just older adults, but increasingly younger people as well. According to research reported by CNN and NBC News and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans under the […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical recommendations, few issues are as contentious and closely scrutinized as breast cancer screening guidelines. Recently, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) sparked controversy by backtracking on its mammogram recommendations, raising questions about the implications for women’s health. Amidst this uncertainty, we at El Camino Women’s Medical Group […]
Breast cancer is a pervasive concern among women worldwide, with early detection being a crucial factor in improving outcomes and reducing mortality rates. At El Camino Women’s Medical Group we have always, consistently recommended annual mammograms starting at age 40, repeated every year, for all low-risk women. This leads to the best chance of early […]
The January 30th issue of the Radiology Business Journal highlighted a concerning trend – an increasing incidence of breast cancer among women under the age of 50 in the United States. The report underscores a notable rise in diagnosis rates, particularly among non-Hispanic Black women in their 20s and 30s. This upsetting trend has prompted experts […]
Guest post from Dr. Shyamali Singhal, MD Surgical Oncologist Founder of Hope & Beauty What Do We Need To Know About Breast Cancer Early Detection Is Crucial The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection, and treatment as well as palliative […]
As the second leading cause of death, cancer has always been viewed as an indestructible, vicious disease that has inflicted physical, emotional, and financial strain on individuals, families, and communities worldwide. The war against cancer has been long-standing; however, recent statistics suggest that we could have an eventual victory. The American Cancer Society reports that […]
Imagine the sheer anxiety of waiting for your mammogram results to come in only to realize that it is not conclusive and that more tests need to be done for a breast cancer diagnosis. The screening for breast cancer is so limiting due to the resolution of the imaging we use today, and can sometimes […]
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that there were about 300,000 cosmetic breast augmentation surgeries in 2017, up 41% since 2000. Using a filler material such as saline or silicone, a plastic surgeon can change the size, shape, and contour of a person’s breast. While most of these surgeries can be done safely, there […]