Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know Your Screening Options in Tampa Bay
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of early detection. Regular screenings can save lives by identifying cancer early when it's most treatable. Here’s a quick guide to the different types of breast cancer screenings available:
Mammogram: The most common screening method, mammograms use low-dose X-rays to detect changes in breast tissue. Women over 40 are encouraged to get yearly mammograms.
Thermography: A non-invasive option that measures heat patterns in breast tissue. Thermography can sometimes detect early inflammatory changes but is often used as a supplement to other screenings.
Ultrasound: This imaging technique uses sound waves to create images of breast tissue. It’s especially useful for women with dense breast tissue or for further investigation after a mammogram.
Where to Get Screened in Tampa:
Moffitt Cancer Center: Offering comprehensive mammogram and ultrasound services year-round.
AdventHealth Tampa: Specializing in women’s health with a full range of breast screening options, including mammograms and ultrasounds. Advent Health offers low cost screenings in the month of October!
Greenpoint Thermography: For those interested in thermography, this clinic provides personalized breast imaging services.
When should you get screened?
Most physicians will recommend screening for women over 40 years of age or even earlier if there is a family history of breast cancer. Diagnostic screening helps with:
Higher Survival Rates: Detecting cancer early significantly increases the chances of successful treatment.
Personalized Care: Screenings help you and your doctor tailor the best preventive care plan.
Family History: If breast cancer runs in your family, regular screenings are crucial for early intervention.
Take charge of your breast health this October and remember that early detection is key! Reach out to these Tampa facilities and schedule your screening today.
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