Citizens Memorial Hospital | Vitality | Fall 2019

10 VITALITY Fall 2019 What does that mean for you? As a woman, an important part of breast cancer protection is knowing your family history. That’s because having breast cancer in your family can make you more prone to the disease. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early. Is it time to schedule your next screening? Give us a call at 417-328-6261 . Getting mammograms as recommended is one of the best ways to find breast cancer early, when it’s often easier to treat. These suggestions from the American Cancer Society can help ensure a more comfortable and smooth process. Get ready, get set, get a mammogram » » Try to use the same mammogram facility every time you get the test. This will make it easier to compare breast images from previous years. » » If you are visiting a new mammogram facility, have the clinic that did your previous mammograms send your records to the new facility. » » Be sure to tell your health care provider about any breast changes or problems you’ve had before getting the mammogram. Also alert the technologist doing your mammogram to any breast changes you’ve had, and describe any medical history that could affect your breast cancer risk, such as hormone use or a previous breast cancer. COMMUNITY Breast cancer in the family CANCER SUPPORT