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Advanced Technology for Detecting Breast Cancer Media Contact Carla Medlenka Marketing Manager Office: 281.333.8837 Mobile: [phone] [email protected] Diagnosing breast cancer as early as possible usually means you have more effective treatment options. While mammograms are an important first step for detecting breast cancer, monthly breast self-examination can identify lumps or changes in tissue, which may indicate further investigation. If you notice hard knots or thickening inside the breast or underarm, skin dimpling, or other changes, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Women with an average risk for breast cancer typically begin annual mammograms at age 40. The Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at St. John is a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology and is proud to offer the gold standard in mammography – 3-D digital mammography – which delivers higher resolution than conventional mammograms. This is one of the most effective tools available in diagnosing breast cancer at an early stage, before tumors are large enough to be felt or cause any symptoms. In addition, 3-D mammography reduces the rate of false-positive readings, ensures fewer callbacks for additional images and enables doctors to more accurately locate an abnormality in the breast. Every mammogram at the Breast Care Center is reviewed by fellowship-trained dedicated breast radiologists. A doctor’s order is not necessary for your screening mammogram, and online scheduling is easy. Just visit houstonmethodist.org/appointments or call 281.333.8858 to schedule your 3-D mammogram at the Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at St. John. If you’re at high risk or over 40 with average risk, be sure to schedule your annual 3-D mammogram – which delivers higher resolution than conventional mammograms. Online scheduling is quick and easy. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR 3-D MAMMOGRAM ONLINE MOMENTUM / October 2017 16