Breast Health
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Rita Helton never felt a lump, but an annual mammogram helped physicians discover and treat her breast cancer at an early stage.
Early detection is imperative when it comes to diseases of the breast, especially cancer. An affiliate of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, we offer a wide range of services to promote breast health:
- Breast self-exam instruction
- Clinical history and breast exam
- Screening mammography
- Sophisticated breast imaging/diagnostic procedures
- Stereotactic biopsy with digital imaging
- Surgical biopsy/fine needle aspiration
- Second opinion and breast consultation services
- Multidisciplinary pre-treatment planning conferences
- Coordination of surgical care
- Support groups
- Access to research trials
- Community outreach
- Professional education
- Rehabilitation - physical and occupational therapy
If you do require treatment, the specialists at Wellmont facilities use a multidisciplinary approach, relying on input from diagnostic radiology, pathology, general surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, nursing and rehabilitation as well as research professionals.
If you have questions, please call the Wellmont Nurse Connection at 1-877-230-NURSE.
Related Links
Susan G. Komen FoundationAmerican College of Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Society of Reproductive MedicineThe Hormone FoundationNational Women’s Health Education CenterFDA Menopause and HormonesNational Institute on Aging