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Monday, May 13, 2013  Starting at age 40, women should get a yearly mammogram

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  This week, the local chapter of Susan G. Komen sent out an informational tutorial on how participants can train for this year’s race.

Monday, October 29, 2012  Healthy Woman of Northeast Regional Medical Center is doing a presentation about breast cancer awareness.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Saturday was the 16th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Thursday, December 09, 2010  Updated with a poll. Ladies: If you're in the over 40 age group, do you get a regular mammogram?

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Breast Cancer Awareness Month just got a little more comfortable.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  Northeast Regional Medical Center is offering a more high tech, soft touch mammogram.

Friday, December 04, 2009  A local health official weighs in on the debate.

Friday, November 20, 2009  Guidelines say less frequent Paps OK to detect cervical cancer - every 2 years for under-30

Thursday, November 19, 2009  There's a lot of controversy about the new mammogram guidelines, and who will pay for them.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  Now what do I do? Suddenly women in their 40s must ponder whose mammography advice to follow