Schedule a Mammogram

Mammography screening remains the best available method to detect breast cancer early. However, no medical test is always 100 percent accurate, and mammography is no exception. Research is under way to improve the technology to lead to better accuracy and to create new technologies.

It is important for women to practice the elements of good breast health. It is suggested women:

  • Obtain regular mammography screening starting at the age of 40
  • Obtain annual clinical breast exams
  • Perform monthly breast-self exams
  • Obtain a risk assessment from a physician

SOURCE: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month


Events

  • October 1
    • The Susquehanna Valley Mall Fountain goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
  • October 1
    • PINK edition of the Daily Item – includes a tab called Voice of the Valley from the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce on Breast Cancer awareness topics.
  • October 1
    • PINK Edition of the Standard-Journal
  • October 4
  • October 8
    • Cancer Support Group meets 7 pm in the Middleburg Community Room @ Middleburg Family Medicine, 412 West Market Street, Middleburg
  • October 9
    • I can cope program for breast cancer survivors, every Tuesday in October starting the 9th – different topics each Tuesday.
  • October 13
    • PINK Standard-Journal tab insert in paper.
  • October 23
    • Talk With The Doc Series – Dr. Turner speaks about Breast Health, 6:30 pm at the Susquehanna Valley Mall Community Zone
  • October 26

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