Early Detection and Treatment for Breast Cancer Starts with Screenings
10/12/2022
Breast cancer remains a top risk for women, making up 30% of all new female cancer cases in the U.S. annually. Fortunately, a screening mammogram can help detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Northeast Regional Medical Center is encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-saving treatment can begin right away.
Here in Missouri, 5,358 of new female breast cancer cases were reported in 2019, the most recent year data is available.
“The best chance for survival of any cancer is early diagnosis and treatment,” said Tysen Petre, D.O., at Northeast Regional Family Medicine. “Mammograms can detect cancer before any symptoms, such as a lump, or spreading of the disease occurs, which can increase the likelihood of recovery.”
Early Detection Saves Lives
Nearly all breast cancers can be treated successfully if found early. The most effective way to detect breast cancer at an early, treatable stage is to have yearly mammograms. Since mammography became widely used in the 1980s, the U.S. breast cancer death rate in women has dropped 43 percent.
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) recommend annual mammograms start at age 40 for women of average risk. Different guidelines apply to women at higher risk.
African Americans and those of Jewish descent should have a risk assessment at age 30 to see if a screening earlier than age 40 is needed. Women who were previously diagnosed with breast cancer are recommended to be screened with magnetic resonance imaging, an MRI.
To schedule a mammogram, call (660) 785-1279. Or, to find a primary care doctor or OB/GYN, visit northeastspecialtygroup.com or call (660) 627-3363.
Northeast Regional Medical Center is now offering 3D Mammography exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, 3D exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, and also decrease the number of women asked to return for additional testing. Learn more about 3D Mammography at NRMC by visiting nermc.com/three-d-mammography.
To help the community live healthier, NRMC last year launched a free e-newsletter with a monthly dose of health and wellness inspiration sent directly to your inbox. Sign up at nermc.com/enewsletter-sign-up. For more information, visit visit our Facebook page.
Sources:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/dataviz
https://www.jacr.org/article/S1546-1440(17)31524-7/pdf?_ga=2.93193812.894670593.1599667007-958177338.1599667007
https://gis.cdc.gov/Cancer/USCS/#/AtAGlance/
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/about/what-is-breast-cancer.html
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html
https://www.acr.org/Advocacy-and-Economics/Voice-of-Radiology-Blog/2021/07/15/Creating-More-Inclusive-Breast-Cancer-Screening-Guidelines
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/about/how-common-is-breast-cancer.html#:~:text=It%20is%20about%2030%25%20(or,(DCIS)%20will%20be%20diagnosed
Back