One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer. 1 in 8.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remind women to schedule their annual screening mammograms.
Finding breast cancer earlier through annual screening mammograms saves lives!
Lawrence County Memorial Hospital offers 3D Mammography; a specialized medical imaging technique that uses low-dose x-rays to see breast tissue.
3D mammography captures layered images of the breast at different angles to create a clear 3D reconstruction of the breast.
This technique allows physicians to see images of the breast in layers, improving visibility and detection of breast tumors. It also reduces the frequency of “false positives” and the need for additional testing.
Screening Mammograms – Annual screening mammograms are recommended for women who are 40 years or older, or for younger women with specific risk factors for breast cancer. You don’t have to have any signs or symptoms of a breast abnormality in order to receive a screening; they are used for the early detection of breast cancer and other breast health issues.
Diagnostic Mammograms – You will be referred for this type of mammogram if you have an abnormality on your screening mammogram or if you have a breast mass or other breast change (found during a breast self-exam or by your physician). Diagnostic imaging may include mammograms with extra compression or magnification, mammograms shot from different angles, or breast ultrasound.
Ultrasound Biopsy – One of our doctors will use ultrasound imaging to pinpoint the location of the breast lump or concerning area. With ultrasound imaging, a biopsy may be performed.
Call today to schedule your appointment – 618-943-7221.
