Time to Learn About Your Tatas
Don’t you just love stepping into a new year? Full of possibilities and hopes for the future, each January is a chance to be better to yourself, to love yourself, to reignite your passion for wellness. This process looks different for everyone—some commit to regular fitness, some focus on their diet, and others find new […]
How Older Women Can Avoid Breast Cancer
As women get older, their risk of contracting breast cancer increases. According to BreastCancer.org, women aged 55 and older account for 2 out of 3 invasive breast cancers. This is because the aging body opens itself up to more risks of genetic mutations, most of which it has difficulty repairing. Though there are many risk factors […]
Koning Begins Clinical Screening Trial in Daytona Beach, Florida
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Koning begins an FDA screening trial this month for their no-compression, Isotropic, 3-dimensional breast imaging device. The company received FDA PMA approval for commercial, diagnostic use in 2017. Since then, the Koning Breast CT (KBCT) has been installed in clinics and universities in the US and globally. “This FDA […]
5 Things To Do If A Loved One Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Learning that someone you care about has been diagnosed with breast cancer can be a stressful and frightening experience. You might wonder how to channel your emotions and, more importantly, how you can help the person go through the treatment process. Remember that whatever you are feeling, your loved one is also dealing with extreme […]
The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening
Routine breast exams are a common practice in modern medicine used to rule out breast cancer and maintain breast health in women over forty and, in rare cases, to ensure breast health in men. Breast cancer is the second most leading cancer among women in the United States. In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and […]
Koning Announces Partnership to Get Ten Breast CT Devices Installed in Southeast Asia
HONG KONG, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Koning Corporation has been working to get more Koning Breast CT (KBCT) into clinics not only throughout the US, but also around the world. Within the past week, the company has entered into a partnership with Chesa Industries LTD with the intention of putting ten KBCT into clinics across Southeast Asia. […]
Top 10 Resources During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is one of the most common diseases among American women. The best way to detect breast cancer early is to make sure you’re getting your annual breast imaging exam. Symptoms and precursors of breast cancer are more easily treated when diagnosed in the earliest stages. Breast Cancer Awareness Month aims to increase the […]
How Breast Cancer Affects Mental Health
According to the NCI, approximately 230,000 women in the US are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The news of diagnosis can be devastating and can impact women’s physical and psychological well-being. Both physical and mental therapies should be included in breast cancer treatment. When combined, both forms of treatment can help women heal. Below is an […]
History of Breast Imaging
Breast imaging, as a practice, has gone through numerous technological advances. From direct exposure mammography, xeromammography, and screen-film mammography to the advanced era of field digital mammography and true 3D breast imaging like the Koning Breast CT – the diagnostic technique has come a long way. In addition to these technologies, organized screening and breast […]
8 Ways To Live A Healthier Lifestyle
There’s no natural way to stop cancer from happening. It affects a person’s body physically, mentally, and emotionally, and challenges their daily life. The disease not only affects the individual that becomes ill, but it also affects their family and daily life. Despite being diagnosed, it is still possible to beat cancer. It is vital […]