When it comes to your breast health, every year counts. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But when caught early, breast cancer may be easier to treat. That’s why making mammograms part of your annual wellness routine is a great way to be intentional about the preventive screenings that can help keep you well.
When you prioritize self-care as part of your health journey, you’re not only showing love for yourself, but you become an example to those around you to do the same. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and year-round, we encourage you to take charge of your breast health.
Memorial Hermann is committed to caring for the women in our community by making reliable quality imaging technology, like 3-D mammography, accessible at all of our breast care locations. With online scheduling, evening and weekend hours, and over 25 imaging and breast care centers, we make it convenient for you to stay on top of your health.
Early detection is the best defense against breast cancer, which is why Memorial Hermann can send you a reminder to schedule your annual screening mammogram.
Remind MeDr. Esther Hwang, Breast Radiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann, answers commonly asked questions like, "Are mammograms painful?", "What is the difference between 2D and 3D mammograms?" and more.
Read more about how mammogram screenings and breast care services at our breast care locations have helped in the preventive care and treatment of our patients.
Mammograms are considered one of the most effective screening tools used in the early detection of breast cancer, and when caught early, breast cancer may be easier to treat. Take your health into your own hands by making a screening mammogram part of your annual breast care routine. Select a location below to schedule your mammogram online or by phone.
Whether you’re new to mammograms or well versed, you might not know the real scoop. To discern which tales are facts and which are falsehoods, we went to breast radiologist Jibi Thomas, MD, Director of Breast Imaging, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. “We want to keep you as health...
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