Fall 2024 7 Time for your mammogram? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mammograms are our best defense against breast cancer. These tests can help find breast cancer early, improving the chances of successful treatment. Talk to your doctor about regular screening for breast cancer starting at age 40—or sooner if you have a family history of the disease. Texas Health Huguley Hospital offers 3D mammography for advanced breast imaging. A 3D mammogram creates multiple images of the breast tissue, similar to the images a CT scan makes. Experts can view breast tissue in layers, making abnormal areas easier to detect. “The image quality is exceptional,” says Lucinda Morton, RT(R)(M), Radiology Manager. What to expect You will need to undress from the waist up. Your care team will provide a gown for comfort. For the exam, pressure will be applied to each breast. This only takes a moment. The mammogram technologist will then take two or three images of each breast. To help ensure a better mammogram experience: ● Try not to have your mammogram the week before or during your period, as your breasts are more likely to be tender or swollen during this time. ● Do not wear deodorant, lotion or perfume to your mammogram, as these may interfere with the image. “We’re here to help guide you through the entire process,” Lucinda says. “We have very compassionate and caring mammogram techs who want to provide the best experience for you.” The best in breast care Texas Health Huguley is home to fellowship-trained radiologists and surgeons along with the latest breast cancer treatments, including lumpectomy, mastectomy and breast reconstruction. (A lumpectomy is a surgery to remove just the tumor instead of the whole breast.) A breast care navigator will guide you. “You’re not alone in the journey,” says Stephanie Banda, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrative Director of Surgical Services. “You have someone to walk you through the process every step of the way.” Make an appointment Texas Health Huguley offers $99 mammograms for patients without insurance. To schedule a mammogram, call 817.551.2787, scan the QR code or visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/ Mammogram. You can also contact the breast care navigator at 817.568.5431.
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