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The Growing Global Burden of Breast Cancer: Why Early Detection Matters
A recent report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reveals an alarming rise in breast cancer cases and deaths wo...
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Happy Women's History Month from Koning Health!
This month, we celebrate those who paved the way for advancements in women's health. Progress in this field is worthy of special celebrat...
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Rare Disease Day 2025
Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February to raise awareness about unusual medical conditions. Today is about promoting re...
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Advocacy Spotlight: Honoring Pioneering Women in Breast Cancer
Our Advocacy Spotlights celebrate women whose support has changed the face of breast cancer. From geneticists to oncologists, advocates t...
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Happy New Year!
Happy Chinese New Year! The year of the Snake begins this week, symbolizing renewal, transformation and healing. This festive occasion is...
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Late-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnoses on the Rise in U.S.
Alarming new findings published on December 10th in Radiology show a significant increase in metastatic breast cancer diagnoses among U.S...
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A Look Back at 2024
Koning is closing yet another year of growth and milestones. As the year winds down, take a look at some of our standout moments.
In 20...
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Staying Healthy During the Holidays
The holidays are synonymous with family, friends, delicious food, and great memories. While they are not always consistent with healthy e...
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Innovations We’re Thankful For
Innovation is the heart of change. This Thanksgiving, we are especially thankful for our community and the advanced technology that helps...
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Things to do This Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Even though October is coming to an end, the time to take action is not over. Here is what you can do to join the fight:
Improve your l...
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Get Involved & Spread the Word About Earlier Detection
Our Koning Vera Breast CT introduces the opportunity to save lives and alter the face of breast cancer as we know it through pain-free an...
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Vera Glossary
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month well under way, we are taking this time to share our “Vera glossary”. You may already be familiar with...
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Breast Cancer: Let's Talk Numbers
For Koning and many women around the world, October is an important month to share ways to act, learn, and raise awareness about Breast C...
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A Word From Koning’s Co-Chief Medical Officer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time for many to reflect. But for those of us in the fight every day, it’s more than just a mo...
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Advocacy Spotlight
Our Advocacy Spotlights celebrate women whose support has changed the face of breast cancer. These are women to watch, trailblazers from ...
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The Meaning of Density
For women in America, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths following lung cancer, disproportionately affecting Blac...
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FDA Mandates Breast Density Notification
As of September 10, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration requires mammography facilities to provide women with standardized information...
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National Surgical Oncologist Day
August 22nd is National Surgical Oncologist Day, a time to honor every surgeon specializing in abolishing cancer. Today acknowledges the ...
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Pioneers in Breast Cancer Awareness
This week, the spotlight is on women who changed the face of breast cancer through their support, research, and advocacy. Each of these w...
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Recipe: Rhubarb Crumble Squares
We are always on the lookout for delicious, seasonal treats on the healthier side. These rhubarb crumble squares are tried and true, a si...
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Gendered Pain
Women often face challenges in having their pain recognized and taken seriously by health care providers, as stated in a recent study pub...
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Making Way: Passage of Supplemental Imaging Legislation
New guidelines are bringing breast density to the forefront of discussions in women's health. Among many other states, New Hampshire, Lou...
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Happy Juneteenth
June 19th marks the annual commemoration of the freeing of the last slaves in Galveston, Texas. Although Juneteenth celebrates the offici...
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Cancer Survivorship Month
Nationally recognized as Cancer Survivor Month, June is a time to celebrate the 18 million cancer survivors living in the U.S. today, and...
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Our Newest Location: New York City!
Koning has expanded into New York City! Located at Community Radiology NY (212 Canal Street, Ste 206, New York, NY 10013), we are proud t...
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A Reminder for Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, Koning encourages mothers, daughters, and all women to take charge of their breast health as a form of self-c...
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Koning Health’s Response to the Recent USPSTF Breast Imaging Guidelines
Koning has reviewed the updated breast cancer imaging guidelines issued by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), recommending b...
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National Minority Cancer Awareness Month
April is National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority group...
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Answering Your Questions
To engage with you, our supporters, we did a Q&A in our Instagram stories this week. We are absolutely thrilled to connect with you d...
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Dense Breasts Should not be a Risk Factor
All too often, key aspects of women’s breast health get neglected. Few researchers and professionals prioritize developing truly patient-...
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Koning's 2023 Year in Review
2023 was a year of steady growth for Koning, marked by breakthroughs across multiple domains that brought us closer to eradicating breast...
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Should I Worry About Radiation?
Mammograms are considered the current standard method for breast imaging and are designed specifically to visualize breast tissue - they ...
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Too Young for Breast Cancer – Andrea Hans’ Story
Andrea Hans is a health advocate and breast cancer survivor. This is her story in her own words:
In November of 2020, I felt a strange ...
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Therapeutic Writing and Journaling
Therapeutic Writing and Journaling
We hear from women going through breast cancer that out of all common “literary solutions”, journali...
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Become a Patient Advocate
SHARE YOUR STORY
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Koning invites you to get personal with us. Breast cancer touches so many lives, an...
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Koning Partners with Healthyr for Holistic Breast Health Approach
Our Partnership with Healthyr
We have some exciting news to share! Our recent collaboration with Healthyr, a leading provider of at-hom...