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Treat yourself right during Breast Cancer Awareness Month "October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month a time to remind women to make sure you are getting your mammograms, said Larry Engelhardt, Imaging Director at Northern Cochise Community Hospital. "Please see your provider and make it a habit to get your mammogram on a yearly basis every Tuesday and Wednesday in October, Prather added NCCH invites anyone to come in for their mammogram if it has been a vear since your previouS mammogram Ainslee Wittig skin; and nipple abnormalities such as discharge (especially if bloody), erosion, or retraction Any persistent change in the breast Other advanced imaging service are also available at NCCH, including ultrasounds, CT scans and DEXA scans, by appointment, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that women begin annual mammograms at age 45 and earlier if there is family history, should be evaluated by a physician higher risk or concerns of breast cancer. Engelhardt said women may talk with their providers to determine what is best for them Friday, or through ER orders 24-hours a day (as are X-rays). MRIs as soon as possible NCCH has mammograms available every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., provided by our experienced mammographers Gladys Prather and Linda Burnett Pads to soften the mammogram a also available at NCCH are available on a weekly basis by appointment. Last year the American Cancer Society estimated that 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed among women and 2,470 cases were diagnosed in men. And about 40,610 women and 460 men were expected to die from breast cancer in 2017 ACS notes that breast cancer typically produces no symptoms hen the tumor is small and most easily treated, which is why screening is important for early "In October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we offer more breast health information, cards for Dont become a statistic. Get a The most common physical sign is a painless lump. Sometimes breast cancer spreads to underarm lymph nodes and causes a lump or swelling, even before the original breast tumor is large enough to be felt. Less common signs include: breast pain or heaviness; persistent changes, such as swelling, thickening, or redness of the self-breast exams, and goodie bags with wellness items! Burnett said. make your appointment at NCCH b referral from your provider and And we also have a table of cookies or cupcakes and tea or coffee out for those coming in to get mammograms, to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month calling 520-766-6585 Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking care of yourself, with excellent healthcare close to 84546