WOMEN’S HEALTH
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WHAT
keeps you from being
screened for breast cancer? Time?
Money? Fear? Uncertainty?
Whatever the reason, you should
know that regular breast cancer
screening—which usually consists
of mammograms and clinical breast
exams—remains the best way to nd
cancer early, when it is easiest to treat.
In fact, screening saves thousands
of lives a year, according to the
American Cancer Society (ACS).
Mammograms take only about
20 minutes. Clinical breast exams,
which are breast checks done by a
doctor or other health professional,
also are quick. ey’re usually part of
a routine checkup.
Create a screening schedule
Remembering when to be
screened is easy if you follow these
recommendations from the ACS:
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For women in their 20s and 30s:
Have a clinical breast exam at least
every three years.
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For women 40 and older: Have a
mammogram and a clinical breast
exam every year.
B R E A S T C A N C E R
Screening
matters
If you have a higher-than-average
risk for breast cancer, you may need
to have additional diagnostic tests.
Talk to your doctor about breast
cancer risk factors, which include
age, family health history, repro-
ductive history and lifestyle. If a
suspicious spot or lump is found,
your doctor may order additional
tests.
Here to serve you: TheWomen’s Imaging Center
If you are looking for a private and com-
fortable space for screenings, you will
want to visit the Patricia J. Kempthorne
Women’s Imaging Center at Gritman
Medical Center. With a quiet and spa-
cious environment, state-of-the-art tech-
nology, and a friendly and professional
sta , you will nd numerous services
speci c to women’s health, including:
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Mammography.
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Stereotactic breast biopsy.
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Needle localization breast biopsy.
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Osteoporosis screening.
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Ultrasound.
Inspired by Mrs. Kempthorne
Former rst lady of Idaho Patricia J.
Kempthorne was on hand to introduce the
Women’s Imaging Center to our commu-
nity during our grand opening ceremony
in 2004. Mrs. Kempthorne is known for her
advocacy and awareness e orts concerning
the early detection of breast cancer. Early
detection of breast cancer and osteopo-
rosis are crucial in giving women the best
opportunity to live healthy and full lives.
For more information about these and
other women’s services, please call the
Patricia J. KempthorneWomen’s Imaging
Center today at
208-882-5377
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Don’t delay
If you haven’t been screened
for breast cancer—or haven’t been
screened in a while—ask your doctor
about what tests make sense for you.
To schedule a mammogram,
call the Women’s Imaging
Center at 208-882-5377.
