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Q&A B Q How important is a mammogram? ASK The ExpErts Your Health Is in Your Hands y putting their family’s health first, many women end up neglecting their own care in the process. By being an advocate for your own wellness, you can take an active role in your health and serve as a role model for other family members, too. Helen Litz, director of the Comprehensive Breast Center at Phelps County Regional Medical Center (PCRMC), suggests starting with an annual mammogram. In time for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Litz answers your questions about mammography and the risks, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. I can’t say enough about this! It is so important to get yearly screenings. Women are so busy these days that time gets away and before they know it, it’s been more than a year since their last mammogram. But some tumors can grow so quickly, and even weeks can make a huge difference in treatment options and survival rate. The American Cancer Society and other influential organizations say getting a mammogram is one of the most important things a woman can do to protect her health. CALL An annual mammogram offers women the best chance to detect breast cancer in its early, most treatable stages. To schedule your screening, call PCRMC’s Comprehensive Breast Center at 573-458-7737. Call and Schedule a Screening Today! 52 Vim & Vigor • FA ll 2 011

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Features
Departments
Opening Thoughts
Better, Faster, Safer
Healthy Hues
The New Survivors
First (Aid) Things First
Find Your Groove
Stay in Circulation
‘X’ Marks the Spot
Pregnancy Predictors
Play It Safe
Auxiliary
Mother Nature
Ask the Experts
Back in the Game

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center