Mammography
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Did you know that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime? That’s why it’s important to begin annual mammogram screenings at age 40. Regular mammograms are essential to early detection and the fight against breast cancer. In fact, with early detection, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 100 percent.
Preventative Screening Recommendations
The American Cancer Society has developed and adopted the following guidelines for the detection of breast cancer in women without symptoms
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Next Steps
Talk with your doctor about your family history, areas of concern, and breast cancer risk. You could be a candidate for genetic testing. The sooner any form of breast cancer is detected, the greater the likelihood that treatment will be successful.
Be sure to ask about our availability on Saturday and evenings.
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Schedule Your Mammography. Contact the Central Scheduling Department at 540.316.5800 (have your physician's order handy). For questions, contact Medical Imaging at 540.316.4500.