U.S. News & World Report ranks Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital as No. 5 in Houston

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital the No. 5 hospital in Houston and No. 9 hospital in Texas. The rankings are based on scores in patient care, patient safety, outcomes, nursing, advanced technology and reputation. “It is an honor to be recognized on this...

Called Back For Another Mammogram? Don’t Panic!

You are doing everything right. You always go for your scheduled mammograms. Then, out of nowhere, you get the call. “We found an abnormality on your mammogram. You’ll need to come back for further screening.” You start to sweat, your heart starts racing and you might even feel the need to cry. Slow...

Mammogram FAQS: Your Breast Cancer Screening Questions Answered

When life is busy, it’s easy to put everyone else’s needs before your own. But it’s important to make time for yourself — and your annual screening mammogram. If you’re not sure when to start getting mammograms or what to expect, we’re here to help. Sandra Templeton, M.D., board-certified...

Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Healthy lifestyle choices are linked to a lower risk of some cancers and other health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. Although not all the behaviors listed below are linked to a lower risk of breast cancer, they are good for overall health. Everyone should aim to: • Be...

Did You Know? Focus on the Cure

Did You Know? Female breast cancer death rates are decreasing in the United States. Highlighting key topics in cancer surveillance, this video from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) looks at trends in the United States. Click the video below: Rate of New Cases  and Deaths per 100,000 The rate of new cases...

Early Detection of Tubular Breast Carcinoma Saves Lives

Women who get routine mammograms know the drill: Before the exam, you’re typically asked if you have experienced any changes in your breasts – including pain or changes in appearance – since your last mammogram. Those questions prompted 55-year-old middle school principal Andrea Denee’ Cain to recall...

Don’t Be Alarmed if You Need Another Mammogram or Ultrasound

There are numerous reasons why a radiologist may elect to ask for additional views or ultrasounds after reading your mammogram. They are viewing a three-dimensional object in two dimensions. Overlapping tissue can create densities on the mammogram that appear as a mass or area termed “architectural...

Mammograms During COVID-19

Regular health screenings with precautions are a valuable tool to help keep people healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, screenings including annual mammograms have come to a stop since the pandemic began. One study, from the electronic medical records system Epic, found that screening mammograms...

Don’t Be Alarmed if You Need Another Mammogram or Ultrasound

There are numerous reasons why a radiologist may elect to ask for additional views or ultrasounds after reading your mammogram. They are viewing a three-dimensional object in two dimensions. Overlapping tissue can create densities on the mammogram that appear as a mass or area termed “architectural...

Fort Bend Junior Service League Launching the 2020 Sugar Plum Marketplace: A Virtual Shopping Affair

Amidst the current global health crisis, the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is set to launch Sugar Plum Marketplace – A Virtual Shopping Affair, presented by FBJSL and Title Sponsor Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.  The eagerly anticipated online event will take place November 3rd through November...

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