October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
For more than two decades, October has been the designated focal point of all things breast cancer-related. This month focuses on raising awareness for women to get screened for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, along with emphasizing support for those who are living survivors. How will you be partaking in Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
Detection
One in eight women will face breast cancer in her lifetime. Medical screenings are designed to detect the early stages of cancer, which can go a long way for successful treatments and early action.
Mammograms needn't be costly or time-consuming. San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital is proud to offer
$60 mammograms throughout the month of October to encourage women to get themselves checked out. No insurance is necessary and is available for women over 40 years of age who aren't pregnant or breastfeeding and have no breast abnormalities.
Mammograms are specialized x-rays of the breast that help to identify breast cancer in early development, when a tumor is very small, at least too small to be felt. According to the American Cancer Society, many studies have shown that early detection can save lives and increase treatment options for women. To
schedule your appointment at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, call the Diagnostic Imaging Department at 951-769-2142.
Prevention
Living a healthy lifestyle can go a long way in preventing breast cancer. Although there is no combination of methods that ensure a breast cancer-free life, there are steps that you can take to promote healthy living, possibly preventing the disease.
Tips include eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, minimizing alcohol consumption, refraining from smoking, performing self-breast exams, and reporting for all recommended mammograms and exams.
You can do your part for October's Awareness Month by alerting others of the tips, booking your screening, and taking care of your health.
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