April 26, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Do I really need a yearly mammogram?
Do I really need a yearly mammogram? This might be hard to accept, but if you’re woman at low to average risk of breast cancer, you probably don’t need a yearly mammogram. That’s not to say we shouldn’t give mammograms their due. Mammograms can reduce deaths from breast cancer, and they’re an important reason why […]
Tags: annual mammograms, Ask the Doctors, breast cancer risk, breast cancer screening, breast MRI, Dr. Robert Ashley, false positives, mammograms, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
April 12, 2018
Ask the Doctors – How beneficial or risky is a daily glass of wine?
Dear Doctors: I enjoy a nice glass of wine at the end of the day, but I’ve heard various reports about its health risks. So, tell me: In women, does alcohol increase or decrease the chances of premature death? It depends on the amount. The most definitive study on this topic was done in 1995. […]
Tags: alcohol consumption, alcohol for women, alcohol use, Ask the Doctors, atrial fibrillation, breast cancer risk, Dr. Robert Ashley, healthy lifestyle
March 1, 2018
Ask the Doctors – Can alcohol affect risk of breast cancer recurrence?
Dear Doctor: I read your recent response to a question about alcohol consumption and its correlation to breast cancer. But what about the risk once you’ve been diagnosed? I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and have completed radiation. I am on medication and have a very positive prognosis. I enjoy a glass of wine […]
Tags: aging, alcohol consumption, alcohol for women, breast cancer, breast cancer risk, cancer, cancer recurrence, Cancer Treatment Reviews, Dr. Robert Ashley, radiation, women, women's health
