Doctor highlights importance of routine mammograms

Doctor highlights importance of routine mammograms

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is key. That's why doctors are urging women ages 40 and older to undergo regular mammograms. Dr. Maureen Chung, medical director of Southcoast Health's Breast Care Program, said women shouldn't be afraid of the potentially life-saving screenings. "Some [women] are terrified that the mammogram is going to show something," Chung said. "What I tell them is that mammogram…

One Mammogram, No Expertise

The Vila Central Hospital has one mammogram machine, a device that can detect cancer in breasts, however it isn’t being used because the country doesn’t have the specific expertise in this field, during a discussion with the founder of Ik-kana…