4 TexasHealthHuguley.org Breast health We offer expert breast care About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. For many of these women, early detection is key to beating the disease. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer in U.S. women except for skin cancer,” says Raquel Robles, M.D., an OB-GYN at Texas Health Huguley. “It’s very common. But a woman is not always going to feel a lump or bump to alert her to something abnormal. That’s why we recommend mammograms.” A mammogram (an x-ray of the breast) can detect a breast lump when it’s still too small to be felt. That’s when treatment works best. Experts generally recommend annual mammograms for women starting at the age of 40. Total breast care The Breast Center at Texas Health Huguley is home to a wide range of services. This includes: ● 3D screening mammograms (for women who don’t have symptoms) ● Ultrasound tests and diagnostic mammograms (for women with breast lumps or those who need a follow-up test after an abnormal mammogram result) ● State-of-the-art biopsy procedures to check breast tissue for signs of cancer The team includes Azita Tadjali, M.D., a boardcertified radiologist who is fellowship-trained in breast imaging. “Dr. Tadjali is wonderful and passionate about what she does,” Dr. Robles says. “The center provides everything a woman would need for breast imaging and breast care.” For women diagnosed with breast cancer, a dedicated nurse navigator is readily available to guide them through their care with skill and compassion. Treatment options may vary based on whether the cancer has spread and your preferences. They may include surgery, radiation or chemotherapy. Other screenings for women To help ensure a healthy future, stay on top of recommended health screenings. A woman at average risk may need the following: ● Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer—starting at age 21 ● Colorectal cancer screening—starting at age 45 ● DEXA scan osteoporosis screenings—starting at age 65 Breast care you can count on Learn more about our breast care services and schedule your mammogram: TexasHealthHuguley.org/ Mammogram.
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