Mammograms and early detection
A breast medical oncologist at Atlantic Health explains the importance of breast screening and how it truly saves lives.
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Mom and entrepreneur beats breast cancer
When Danielle felt a lump in her armpit, she trusted her instincts, and it may have saved her life. Now cancer-free, she's urging women to listen to their bodies – and their own inner voice.
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Contrast-enhanced mammography
Learn about contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), an alternative diagnostic tool for breast cancer detection, offered to patients at Atlantic Health.
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