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非裔美国妇女在打电话作为一个女人, you know that taking care of yourself is important, but often your health gets lost in the business of every day life. We are here to remind you that regular breast exams are the best way to prevent and detect future problems – like breast cancer.

Regular mammograms increase the chance of catching breast cancer sooner, 提高乳腺癌的总体存活率, and give your healthcare provider a baseline to monitor for issues. Experts recommend that any woman age 40 or older should be receiving an annual mammogram.

Though it is rare, men can also develop breast cancer. If you are a male and have noticed changes in your breasts, speak to your healthcare provider.

For more information on mammograms or to schedule your mammogram appointment, 请致电740-687-8666与中央调度联系.

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Receiving a Mammogram After the 新型冠状病毒肺炎 Vaccine

If you are scheduled for a mammogram within 4-6 weeks after receiving your second dose of the 新型冠状病毒肺炎 vaccine, speak with your healthcare provider or contact 融合’s women’s health nurse navigator at 740-687-2727.

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护士协助病人进行乳房x光检查

早期发现挽救生命

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Early detection increases survival rates, which is why an annual mammogram is so important. Experts recommend that any woman age 40 or older should be receiving a mammogram each year.

如果你的个人风险更高, 由于家族史或其他因素, talk to your healthcare provider about which screening tests are right for you. To schedule your mammogram appointment, 请致电740-687-8666与中央调度联系.

穿背心的女人在检查自己的乳房
了解乳房疼痛

Breast pain or mastalgia is any pain or discomfort in your breast or underarm region, 它的发生可能有很多原因. Generally, breast pain is not a sign of breast cancer.

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了解乳腺密度

Breast density is a measure of the make up of the tissue in your breast. The makeup of breast tissue may change over time, with some women’s breasts becoming less dense over time.

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这不仅仅是乳腺癌的问题

Mammograms aren’t just used for early detection of breast cancer. This diagnostic tool can find a number of other benign breast conditions before those become a larger problem. 条件包括:

  • 乳腺纤维囊性改变(囊肿)
  • 脂肪坏死
  • 乳腺炎
  • 纤维肿瘤
  • 钙化
  • 增生
  • 腺病
  • 导管内乳头状瘤
  • 脂肪瘤
  • 男性的男性女乳症

Be sure to contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any abnormal breast symptoms, 比如乳房疼痛, 乳头溢液, 或者是可触及的肿块.

知识就是力量

It is important for you to know your breasts. Don’t be afraid to ask your healthcare provider questions about your mammogram results. 你掌握的信息越多, the more likely you are to be aware if abnormal changes in your breasts occur.

  • Women with dense breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Dense breasts can also make it more difficult to find breast cancer on a mammogram. 如果你有致密的乳房, 你可以和你的医生商量, 如果有任何, 额外的测试是必要的. 

  • 除了乳房x光检查, ultrasounds and MRIs are currently being studied as a screening tool for women with dense breasts. Ask your healthcare provider which test is right for you.

  • It is important to your breast health to discuss both sides of your family history with your healthcare provider. Be sure to share any risk factors – including family history of breast cancer, previous radiation exposure and personal medical history. If you have other factors that put you at high risk of breast cancer, your doctor may order an annual breast ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 

医生咨询她的病人
A young doctor shares her tablet with the patient. The patient smiles as she looks at the doctor.

这正常吗??

Breast changes are very common, and most are not cancer. 知道什么对你来说是正常的, and see your healthcare provider right away if you notice any of these changes in your breasts:

  • 不明原因的乳房疼痛
  • 原因不明的乳头溢液
  • Changes to the skin on your breast such as: an unexplained rash or open sore, a difference in the appearance or shape of your nipple, 橙皮质地
  • A change in the overall size or shape of your breast
  • 肿胀、发热或发红

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了解更多, contact our 妇女的健康 护士导航器 at 740-687-2727 to learn more about breast health and other women’s health concerns. To schedule your mammogram appointment, 请致电740-687-8666与中央调度联系.