Dr. Chicola discusses benefits of digital mammography, reminder for annual screenings

Description: Dr. Cathryn Chicola discusses the benefits of new digital mammography versus older analog technology. Clear pictures eliminate the need for doctors to call patients back for more tests and cut radiation by 30 percent. KMTR's "16 Checks In" program reminds all women to do monthly self-breast exams, and if they're over the age of 40, to get annual mammograms. Early detection of breast cancer increases survival rate.