The Imaginis web site has been honored with its seventh award: a third consecutive World Wide Web Health Award. The WWW Health Award is part of a prestigious program that recognizes the best health information web sites for consumers and professionals. It is coordinated by the Health Information Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for consumer health information programs and materials.

In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that women with a certain type and size of breast cancer tumor may have a poorer prognosis and need additional treatment compared to other breast cancer patients. Specifically, the study showed that women with HER2-positive breast cancers that were one centimeter or smaller had a significant risk of relapse compared with other tumor types. HER2-positive breast cancers are characterized by an overabundance the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) within the cancer cells. Previous research has shown that these cancers can be more aggressive and more difficult to treat than HER2-negative tumors. The current study suggests that women with HER2-postive cancers.

Breast size, shape and breast tissue density is different for every woman. Achieving an optimal mammogram image requires skill and careful attention to several factors by the mammography technologist and radiologist. This article discusses the mammography process and provides eight tips to ensure an optimal mammogram.

Maintaining good physical health often depends on a well-balanced diet, exercise, and receiving regular medical tests to help detect conditions early, when the chances of successful treatment are the greatest. The type and frequency of medical tests a woman should have depend on her age and often other circumstances, such as a family history of diseases, etc. This article summarizes the recommended medical tests for women under age 40.

Neutropenia, an abnormal decrease in white blood cells, can affect up to one third of chemotherapy patients. Neutropenia can make patients more vulnerable to infections and causes a variety of other problems. Learn the warning signs of neutropenia and how it can be effectively treated.

The Imaginis Discussions have been designed to help promote the discussion of a variety of women's health topics, including breast cancer, medical imaging and related health topics. Registration on the Imaginis forums is simple and free. Registration is not required to post or reply to messages; however those who register may choose to receive email notifications when others have posted responses to their questions.