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A mammogram is the best preventive tool in detecting breast cancer early, when it is at its most treatable, curable stage. That’s why prioritizing this annual screening is so important. Read on for helpful answers to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding mammograms.
October 2018 - Dr. Meredith Byers, director of the Breast Health and Women's Center at Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital, explains why women should consider 3D mammography for their next screening.
October 2016 - Dr. Meredith Byers stresses the importance of breast health screenings and highlights the advances made with 3-D mammography.