Happy Juneteenth
June 19th marks the annual commemoration of the freeing of the last slaves in Galveston, Texas. Although Juneteenth celebrates the official abolition of slavery, the slaves in the South only learned of the news of their emancipation a full two and a half years after it was proclaimed. While this holiday is a time to […]
Cancer Survivorship Month
Nationally recognized as Cancer Survivor Month, June is a time to celebrate the 18 million cancer survivors living in the U.S. today, and their loved ones who have stood by them during their difficult journey. Out of 18 million people, 4 million have overcome breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 30% of all […]
A Reminder for Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, Koning encourages mothers, daughters, and all women to take charge of their breast health as a form of self-care. Breast cancer is the most common cancer and causes the greatest cancer-related deaths among women, so we cannot be afraid to talk about it and actively learn more about what we can […]
Koning Health’s Response to the Recent USPSTF Breast Imaging Guidelines
Koning has reviewed the updated breast cancer imaging guidelines issued by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), recommending biennial screening for women aged 40 to 74. While we appreciate lowering the starting age from 50 to 40, Koning Health respectfully disagrees with the frequency of exams mentioned in the guidelines; we stand with the […]
National Minority Cancer Awareness Month
April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority groups in cancer care. In line with this, a much needed new publication titled “The role of racial and ethnic discrimination in breast cancer disparities” by Jennifer Moodley and Karla Unger-Saldaña sheds light on […]
Our Newest Location: New York City!
Koning has expanded into New York City! Located at Community Radiology NY (212 Canal Street, Ste 206, New York, NY 10013), we are proud to announce the installation of the first Koning Vera Breast CT (KBCT) system in the tri-state area. Patients requiring a diagnostic mammogram can now opt for a compression-free and painless exam when ordered […]
Answering Your Questions
To engage with you, our supporters, we did a Q&A in our Instagram stories this week. We are absolutely thrilled to connect with you directly and thank you for showing interest! Here are the answers to your questions: How does the Koning Vera Breast CT work? The Koning Breast CT is designed to take accurate […]
Dense Breasts Should not be a Risk Factor
All too often, key aspects of women’s breast health get neglected. Few researchers and professionals prioritize developing truly patient-centric imaging methods. We know that having dense breast tissue can make it harder for doctors to detect breast cancers on mammograms, leading to an alarming amount of cancers being missed when using mammography alone. We also […]
Koning’s 2023 Year in Review
2023 was a year of steady growth for Koning, marked by breakthroughs across multiple domains that brought us closer to eradicating breast cancer as we know it. Looking back, here are some of the highlights: One of the brightest spots in 2023 was our collaboration with The Howard Center in Tifton, GA. With its multiple locations across […]
Should I Worry About Radiation?
Mammograms are considered the current standard method for breast imaging and are designed specifically to visualize breast tissue – they utilize relatively small doses of radiation. Because conventional body CT scans usually require higher levels of radiation exposure, a frequently asked question about our Koning Vera Breast CT concerns its radiation levels: Since this is […]