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Breast Health at SCCA
If there is one cancer that most women worry about most, its breast cancer. Having a healthy body will ensure that you also have healthy breasts. Things you can do to ensure your overall good health and well being include getting regular exercise, controlling your weight, eating a healthful diet, and trying to reduce stress in your life. These things will also help you avoid breast cancer.
In addition to making healthy life choices, getting regular exams and an annual mammogram, if you are 40 or older, will help ensure that you catch any problems early. Click here for the Breast Self-Exam guide (PDF).
The Breast Health Center is located in the Women's Center on the third floor of the SCCA clinic, to address your breast health needs. To read the specific services provided, click here.
Genetic Testing If you feel you have a high risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer, you may want to explore the services of the Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program, which is on the fourth floor of SCCA.
If you are concerned about a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, the team of experts at the UWMC Cancer Genetics Clinic will talk with you about whether cancer could be inherited in your family, and if there are genetic tests you could take to learn more about your risk. If you would like to schedule an appointment or learn more about the Cancer Genetics Clinic, please call (206) 288-SCCA(7222).
For a virtual tour of the SCCA clinic, click here.
MRI and Breast Cancer in the News
Dr. Connie Lehman, director of Radiology at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, was interviewed on NBC's Today Show in New York in the fall of 2007, and spoke about mammography and MRI exams to detect breast cancer. To see the segment, click here and then click on the video segment box called "GE's Fight Against Breast Cancer."
A new study says the accuracy of the results of diagnostic mammograms depends on who reads them. Click here to read the KING-5 special report.
Dr. Connie Lehman wants women to understand the importance of early detection and it's impact on survival. Click here to hear her message.
Dr. Steven Collins talks about the benefits of targeted therapy. For Dr. Collin's message, click here.
Exercise can play a key role in helping to prevent breast cancer. Click here for the King-5 Cancer Free Washington special report.
May 2008
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If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you want the best medical care available. It is an added bonus to receive that care in comfortable, state-of-the-art surroundings at the new SCCA Women's Center.
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