Why are mammograms important and what to expect when you get one?
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, to learn why getting screened for breast cancer is important and what to expect during this screening.
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Kim’s story: a fight against breast cancer
Kim Mardis shares how resources from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee helped with her diagnosis and healing
8 facts you need to know about breast cancer
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, says that knowledge about breast cancer could save your life—or the life of someone you love.
Pap test is one more milestone for age 21
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the importance of Pap smears in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, including younger females.
Pap tests and well-woman exams 101
Dr. Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains changes in testing guidelines.
Carla’s story: beating breast cancer, twice
Carla Henson was weeks away from having a mammogram in 2004 when she noticed symptoms that wouldn’t let her wait for that screening before seeing a doctor.
Darlene’s story: ‘It was scary to hear I’d had a heart attack’
BlueCross employee Darlene Carroll talks about the symptoms that sent her for help and how she’s working to stay healthy.
Females & vision loss: What women need to know about eye health now
Dr. Lakisha Crigler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says females are more likely than men to experience sight-threatening issues.
Ovarian cancer 101: Prevalence, risk factors and what to know
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says while there is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer, there are a few things you can do that may lower your risk.
10 things everyone needs to know about cervical cancer
Dr. Robert Yates, an OB/GYN and corporate medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee in Memphis, says screenings have dramatically lowered the death rate of cervical cancer.