Sun Protection and Cancer Treatment
With June comes summer, and with summer months comes the sun. It can be easy to get distracted by the warm light and forget to protect our skin, and while nobody can deny that a beautiful day in the sun can feel great, the negative health consequences can outweigh the benefits. Burning is not the only […]
Introducing Vera by Koning
Koning is launching Vera by Koning, the latest version of our breast CT device. The name ”Vera” was inspired by its Italian meaning, “truth”, to highlight our mission and share our pride in being a true 3D imaging option. Vera introduces a reduced 7-second scanning time per breast. It is a multifunctional device capable of 3D […]
Breast Cancer and Alcohol
There is no such thing as a “safe” amount of alcohol. Even the smallest amount may add to the risk of developing breast cancer. Alcohol is classified as a category 1A carcinogen, just like tobacco and asbestos. One glass of wine increases the risk of getting breast cancer by 10%. One bottle a day, 6 […]
Artificial Intelligence and Radiology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming one of the most used technologies in today’s society. The relationship between radiology and AI is still at a development stage, and it may understandably be met with skepticism, curiosity and fascination. Most AI companies realize that at this stage, AI can not completely take over the medical field […]
5 Books That Shine a Light on Cancer
Turning to literature may not seem like the most delicate way to approach the topic of illness. However, in a world where (breast) cancer generates as many experiences as there are diagnoses, reading about it can be profoundly liberating. Here are 5 books about living with a disease, to answer old questions and to help […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
By the time breast screening is timely, most women have had children. Koning honors the commitment that for many women marks the most resounding shift into life as they know it. Motherhood is traditionally synonymous with nurturement, stirring pots, lighting birthday candles, wiping tears, being present and other-focused. Whether having children is the path chosen, […]
Lutao Ning on Koning’s Next Steps
Koning writer, Matilda Bletsa, sat down with CEO Lutao Ning to discuss women’s health and the progress of Koning. Matilda: What are some major consumer complaints that Koning could address? Lutao: The first complaint is compression. We know that the vast majority of women who skip their annual mammograms do so because they have either experienced […]
Breast Cancer and Infertility
The majority of breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. occur in older women, with only about 4 percent falling in women under 40. A breast cancer diagnosis is exceptionally shocking in a phase where life is typically centered around family and career – all of a sudden it is recovery and survivorship that take top priority. Women […]
Mind Matters
There are those who believe that cancer is above all a spiritual battle, a test of psychological resilience to be met with faith, mediation, and wishful thinking. On the other extreme, cancer can be viewed as a strictly physiological error, a glitch of the cells. While medical treatment tends to focus on attacking tumors, an […]
KBCT Benefits
Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally, affecting women of all ages with an average risk of 13% in the United States alone. Its effects can be greatly reduced with early detection and proper medical care – which means it is only fitting that a great amount of effort is put into bettering the industry and […]