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HCA Midwest Health is committed to providing the women in our communities the personalized breast health services they need to maintain their long-term health. We offer comprehensive care, from prevention planning and screenings to advanced diagnostics, including minimally invasive breast biopsies.
Schedule a Mammogram
You can now schedule a screening mammogram online. For assistance scheduling your screening or diganostic mammogram please call 816-836-6686 .
Maintaining your breast health starts with annual mammogram screenings and a breast cancer risk assessment. Our oncologists and breast care clinicians work together to provide comprehensive breast screening services to help save more lives by detecting breast cancer as early as possible.
We make getting your annual mammogram as comfortable and convenient as possible. Our patients are our priority, which is why:
Regular mammograms help detect breast abnormalities early on, when they are easiest to treat. In general, doctors recommend screenings based on a woman's age starting with:
If you or your doctor have found a suspicious lump during a breast exam at any age, have it examined. Although 40 years old is the general rule of thumb to start scheduling yearly mammograms, your doctor may recommend starting sooner depending on your risk factors.
It is also important to remember to conduct monthly self-breast exams in addition to your annual screenings.
In addition to screening for breast cancer, breast imaging can help identify abnormal growths, cysts, lumps, mastitis and other signs of a problem. We provide soft screening mammo pads so you feel more comfortable during your mammogram. Some of our facilities also offer protective coverlets that allow our technologists to position patients as close to the chest wall as possible.
We offer comprehensive diagnostic services, imaging exams and interventional breast care, including:
3D mammography, also known as digital mammography with tomosynthesis, is one of the latest advancements in breast imaging. This type of mammogram uses X-rays to take pictures of multiple thin slices of the breast from different angles. Computer software is then used to reconstruct a 3D image of the breast.
We are proud that our patients have access to 3D mammography and its many benefits, which include:
Some patients may benefit further from 3D mammography compared to a digital screening mammogram. 3D mammograms are often recommended for patients who have:
There are many ways for you to take control of your breast health:
Sarah Cannon breast cancer screening guidelines
There is no “normal” or “standard” breast among women. Breasts differ in size, shape and density, and often, one breast will be slightly different from its partner. Also, events such as pregnancy and monthly menstrual cycles can change the size and tenderness of the breasts.
Know what is normal for your body. If you detect any of the following signs, don’t delay seeing a doctor:
Women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly elevated risk for developing breast cancer. It can also cause difficulties for radiologists when reading the results of imaging exams. However, unless you have been previously informed by a mammogram or your primary care physicians, you may not be sure if this condition applies to you.
If you are unsure if you have breast dense tissue, talk with one of our mammography technologists. They will gladly discuss breast density with you and make recommendations based on your imaging results.
Some women with dense breast tissue may receive a 3D breast ultrasound in addition to an annual mammogram. It is important to remember that a breast ultrasound does not replace your mammogram screening.
Just like in life, there are factors we can and cannot control in terms of developing breast cancer. Some factors are set in stone when it comes to your breast cancer risk, including:
However, you can manage certain risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer, such as:
Every cancer diagnosis will respond differently to treatment. At Sarah Cannon at HCA Midwest Health, we design our breast cancer treatment programs to meet your individual needs. Should you be diagnosed with breast cancer, our comprehensive cancer services ensure you have access to experienced oncology specialists, advanced technology and useful resources during treatment.
Throughout our eight screening locations and seven cancer centers, we offer a wide range of breast cancer treatment options, including:
We also offer support services to help patients with a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Our patients have access to:
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