Free Breast Exams, Mammograms at Aultman Carrollton on Feb. 26
Early Detection Saves Lives!
CARROLLTON, Ohio (Feb. 5, 2010) – Getting regular exams and mammograms can help find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Last year alone, more than 40,000 families lost a wife, mother or sister to breast cancer.
With generous support from the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Aultman Carrollton now offers mammograms and encourages all Carroll County women older than 40 to attend an educational Open House on Feb. 26.
The day will include:
• Free breast exams and mammograms. Reservations are required; call the Carroll County Health Department at 330-627-4866.
• Free refreshments and breast health education for everyone from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. No appointments needed.
Mammograms bring peace of mind. When was the last time you received this life-saving screening?
In addition to this free Open House, Aultman Carrollton schedules mammogram appointments Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Board-certified radiologists read mammography films and provide a fast referral to the Aultman Breast Care Center located in the Canton hospital if a suspicious area is discovered, so there’s less worrying.
Mammograms are covered every 12 months by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance for women 40 and older, or younger and more frequently in certain cases. If you don’t have insurance, there are programs to assist in covering the cost.
Breast Health 101
According to the American Caner Society, besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women. Nearly 193,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during 2009.
Often, there are no symptoms of breast cancer, but signs of breast cancer can include a breast lump or an abnormal mammogram. If you detect a lump in your breast, it's very important to have a doctor examine it promptly. Thankfully, an abnormal lump in the breast doesn't always mean breast cancer.
Breast cancer stages range from early, curable breast cancer to metastatic breast cancer, with a variety of breast cancer treatments. There are different types of breast cancer.
Breast cancer in men is not uncommon and male breast cancer must be taken seriously.
An ultrasound exam, an MRI, a biopsy, or other follow-up tests may be needed to learn more about a suspicious area or breast change.
Doctors can’t make any promises, but some habits -- like exercise and a healthy diet -- may cut your risk of breast cancer. All women:
• 40 and older should get a yearly mammogram.
• 20 to 39 should undergo clinical breast examination at least once every three years.
Family history of breast or ovarian cancer have been shown to increase risk for breast cancer, particularly if the relative developed cancer at a younger age.
About Aultman
Aultman Carrollton is located at 1020 Trump Road in Carrollton; the facility also offers immediate-care services for minor injuries and illnesses; fitness memberships to the public; outpatient lab; diagnostic testing; cardiac rehabilitation and sports medicine services.
Media Contact
Leslee Dennis, Corporate Communications
330-363-5319, ldennis@aultman.com
