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Open Days, Evenings, and Weekends for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023
Join us this Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Connecticut Breast Imaging is here for you with convenient mammogram appointments available days, evenings, and weekends. Visit us at

Connecticut Breast Imaging’s New State-of-the-Art Facility in Southbury
Connecticut Breast Imaging in Southbury is excited to announce the official opening of its state-of-the-art facility, dedicated to providing exceptional breast imaging services to the Southbury

Expanding Horizons: Dr. Raghu’s i95 Rock Interview about Connecticut Breast Imaging’s New Locations in Southbury & Brookfield
Connecticut Breast Imaging (CBI) is making great strides in enhancing healthcare accessibility for patients in Connecticut. With a strong commitment to early breast cancer detection and

Connecticut Breast Image Supports the Danbury Chamber of Commerce: “Conversations with Extraordinary Women” Event
On May 16th, the Danbury Chamber of Commerce hosted a remarkable event that brought together inspiring women from various walks of life. Titled “Conversations with Extraordinary

Celebrating Connecticut Breast Imaging’s Brookfield New Office Opening!
May 17th, 2023 was a beautiful spring day and a memorable one for the doctors, technologists, and staff who were welcomed by municipal leaders at Connecticut

Dr. Seema Bakhru and Women Leading the Way to Wellness
Photographer credit: Laura St John Photography In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, women are emerging as leaders in various fields, driving significant advancements in promoting wellness. Among

Castle Connolly 2023 Top Doctor Recognition for Connecticut Breast Imaging Physician
We are thrilled to announce that Connecticut Breast Imagining’s own Anna Mah, M.D. has been recognized as an “Exceptional Woman in Medicine” and received 2023 Top

Connecticut Breast Imaging’s Busy Spring: A Season of Advancements and Community Engagement
As the chilly winter months gave way to the vibrant blossoms of spring, Connecticut Breast Imaging embarked on a whirlwind of activities, driven by their commitment

Celebrating a Champion of Early Breast Cancer Detection: Dr. Seema Bakhru Honored by the American Cancer Society
Connecticut Breast Imaging is proud to announce that one of its esteemed breast imaging radiologists, Seema Bakhru, M.D., along with Roy de Souza, co-founder and CEO of BreakBio,

Seeing Pink Should Make You Think: “It’s Time to Get a Mammogram”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We recommend annual screening mammograms in all women of average risk starting at 40. Screening mammograms save lives. Know the

Breast Cancer Myths
Connecticut Breast Imaging Provides Clear Answers on Six Common Misconceptions Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women (after skin cancer) in the

What is a Women’s Imaging Center?
A women’s imaging center offers a variety of diagnostic tests that are specific to women’s health. Because women have different body structures and health concerns than

Uncommon Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Brought to you by Connecticut Breast Imaging Regular breast self-examinations can detect abnormalities, and mammograms can provide images that detect breast tissue changes. This is why

Insulin Resistance, Body Fat, and Breast Cancer
Two of the most prominent factors linked to breast cancer in women are insulin resistance and excess adipose tissue, also known as body fat. What is

Five Keys to Success for Women Runners
Brought to you by Connecticut Breast Imaging Running is an excellent way to stay healthy and active, control your weight and keep your body strong. However,

The Benefits of Green Tea for Breast Cancer Patients
Connecticut Breast Imaging is dedicated to caring for each patient throughout a cancer journey, from initial testing and diagnosis through treatment and recovery. A healthy diet

The Breast Cancer Gene: BRCA
Genes are pieces of our DNA that code for individual traits. We get one set of genes from each of our biological parents. While genes determine

How to Perform a Self-Breast Exam
A breast self examination (BSE) is a self-screening method that allows you to check for breast lumps from the comfort of your home. As the one

Implants and Mammography: What You Need to Know
Many women and transgender individuals who have breast implants are uncertain of the best methods to check for breast cancer. Many people think that breast implants

What’s the Difference Between 2D and 3D Mammograms?
Many people are familiar with mammograms as they are an extremely effective method of checking for breast cancer. Mammograms are a powerful invention and to a

Mammogram While Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
Mothers breastfeed their babies to keep them healthy by giving them necessary nutrients that help them grow in an optimal way. Breastfeeding a child also strengthens