Derry Imaging Blog

Visit our information booth in the main lobby of Overlook Medical Park to learn about the importance of lung cancer screening.
This event also features Shine a Light giveaways, raffles and an honor wall to recognize and support those who have been touched by lung cancer.

DIC is hitting the airwaves on 95.7 WZID to provide New Hampshire communities with important information and tips during October, breast cancer awareness month. Listen below to our topics and tune in Mondays at 8:26am. If you have an Alexa device, you can ask her to stream 95.7 WZID! Dr. Randy Tauro talks about what…

Enjoy a glass of wine or refreshments of your choice from the comfort of your own home while you hear from our panel of local experts on women’s health topics. Each panelist will answer as many questions from the audience as time allows.

DIC is hitting the airwaves on 95.7 WZID to provide New Hampshire communities with important information and tips during October, breast cancer awareness month. Listen below to our past topics and tune in Mondays at 8:26am. If you have an Alexa device, you can ask her to stream 95.7 WZID! https://www.derryimaging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/09/DerryImaging_HealthyMinute_Cricket_092121x.mp3 NH Healthy Minute

June is Men’s Health Month. A time to bring awareness to the importance of health issues concerning men. Dr. Levine discusses some of the more important screenings all men should consider during an interview on “Ask the Expert” on WFEA.   Click the link to hear the full interview. https://soundcloud.com/wfea-radio/derry-imaging-interview-for-june-14-2021

Skip the Phone Call and Self-Schedule Your Next Mammogram Online! Access to life saving screenings has never been easier. We’ve partnered with DocASAP to provide you with a simple scheduling platform to book your mammogram anytime from any device. Simply identify the reason for your visit and answer a few questions. It takes just a…

  One out of every eight women in the country will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-most common kind of cancer affecting women (after skin cancer). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that breast cancer causes more deaths among women than any other disease. A women is diagnosed with breast cancer once…

What is an MRI, and how did it become so important to modern medicine? Let us explain. Not only can an MRI take very detailed images of internal bodily structures, but the latest advancement in MRI scanning is perfect for patients who may be anxious, claustrophobic or have mobility issues.     Save money and…

Think about this: An estimated nine million high-risk Americans are eligible for lung cancer screening via a low-dose CT scan. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says early screening would save the lives of 20 percent of those people. That’s 1.8 million people! Now think about this: According to the American Lung Association, 84 percent…

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women (behind lung cancer). Just under 42,000 women in the United States are expected to die from breast cancer in 2019. Thanks to advancements in medicine and better access to healthcare, death rates have dropped significantly (40% from 1989 to 2016, according to the…

The chances of developing prostate cancer increase dramatically for men over the age of 50: While 1 in 350 men under age 50 is expected to be diagnosed, the probability of being diagnosed with prostate cancer after turning 50 grows to 1 in 52, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Overall, 1 in 9 men…

A coronary calcium scan is a CT scan that measures calcification, or hardening of the heart’s arteries, and may allow your doctor to identify possible coronary artery disease before you have signs or symptoms. Read the cards below to learn more about this important scan, and flip to understand the importance of measuring heart attack…

At 6-foot-4, 270 pounds, Tim Sullivan felt like a man in a test tube when he underwent an imaging exam in a traditional, closed bore MRI. “I had trouble breathing. It was just so small,” he says. “There is a button you can push to stop the procedure if you begin to feel claustrophobic, but…

Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the U.S. This infographic will help you and your loved ones understand the importance of lung cancer screenings (low-dose CT) and who should be screened.   If you or a loved one is at risk, please call our Lung Screening Patient Navigator,…

Here’s a statement that will shock no one: Healthcare insurance is draining the wallets of many Americans. As premiums rise to unprecedented levels and the debate in Washington goes on about the Affordable Care Act, stressed-out families across the country, including New Hampshire, are being faced with some unfortunate circumstances: Work two or three jobs…

Often when patients go to a healthcare facility for an imaging procedure they experience feelings of fear and anxiety. They don’t know the technologist, they don’t know the facility, they don’t know what their results will be. That is not what patients at Derry Imaging experience.  Today we are going to tell you a story…

If you have had a mammogram before or are scheduled to get one, you’ve probably heard some about dense breasts. What does that mean, though? How do you know if you have dense breasts or not? Does this change the way you plan for your mammogram? Don’t worry – we have all the info for…

  When most people think of an MRI, they think of lying still in a tiny space for an hour while a loud machine whirs around you. For many people, that might sound boring and uncomfortable – but for some who suffer from anxiety or claustrophobia, it can sound terrifying. Thankfully, modern imaging technology has…

“The scans are only as good as the radiologist who reads them.”  Have you ever heard this axiom about diagnostic imaging? Regardless of the state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology that Derry Imaging uses for all its exams—X-ray, ultrasound, CT, 3D mammography, MRI and more—our exceptional quality is directly related to the expertise of our onsite, fellowship trained…

Medical technology is constantly evolving, creating new options for patients which are more efficient and more accurate.  So firstly – do you know what a mammogram is? If you’re not sure, read our article about it. It’ll walk you through what a mammogram is, what it’s for, and how you can prepare for one. Now that…

Mammograms can definitely sound kind of scary. You’ve probably heard your female family members talking about how uncomfortable they are or how much they don’t like them… We don’t blame you if you’re feeling a little nervous before your first appointment! But not to worry – it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we want to help…

Have you ever had an X-ray? Many, if not most, people have. Perhaps you’ve even had two or more X-ray examinations. And, if you’ve never had one, chances are you will eventually. Regardless of whether you have or not, you’re probably aware of what’s involved. But, do you know that X-rays aren’t the only type of radiological…

Uncertainty about health issues can be very worrying. Having symptoms and not knowing the cause or what they mean often leaves you feeling helpless. Fortunately, advances in technology and examination techniques have made diagnostic testing more effective and reliable than ever before, thereby helping reduce the stress associated with a condition, illness or injury.  This does…

Despite all the attention paid to it, breast cancer continues to be a significant (sometimes fatal) health risk for many women (and some men as well). Emphasis has long been placed on the importance of regular examinations to test for the early signs of breast cancer. The standard test is the mammogram, an examination that the Society…

Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it. But the numbers don’t lie. And the truth is stone cold frightening. One out of every eight women in the country will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-most common kind of cancer affecting women (after skin cancer). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that breast cancer…

There’s no doubt when you see the sea of pink ribbons in October you know it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And most likely you’ve heard that “early detection is the best protection.” So when your doctor suggests you schedule your baseline or first mammogram here are a few things you should know. 1. When should I have my…