CANCER IS SCARY MAMMOGRAMS AREN'T 3D MAMMOGRAPHY OPEN ALL YEAR 'ROUND October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so it's a great reminder to schedule your annual mammogram. Howver, have an extra dimension to your mammogram. keep in mind that screenings are available twelve months a With no extra radiation or "smushing." this 3DM technology year. Please get checked. Soon at all Kalispell Regional Healthcare imaging locations, offers 30 different pictures of your breast instead of just two. This allows detection of up to 40% more cancers that would not be seen on a 2D mammogram. CHECK YOUR CHEST No one knows your body better than you do. Poke, feel, touch, squeeze. Know what "normal" feels like so you can recognize any changes down the line. You are the best advocate for your health. Know your business! SAVE A SISTER If you're unable to afford an annual mammogram, no worries. The Save A Sister Montana program has your back. Well, front. Call us with questions at (406) 751-7524 FORTY IS FABULOUS HIGH-RISK HISTORY? en you celebrate your 40th birthday, you receive a lovely gift from your insurance company coverage for all or You may be at a higher risk if your sister, mother, aunt or grandmother had breast cancer or any biopsies to further investigate abnormalities. This is one time that being nosy most of your mammogram screening. Yay! This preventive benefit is great, but it's only preventive if you use it. Talk to your doc about starting this at 40 or if you should wait.* n family affairs could pay off for you. Ask questions and know if you have a high-risk history or not. Call to schedule your mammogram or find more information online at krh.org/breasthealtlh The Women's Center/ Kalispell (406) 751-9729 North Valley Hospital / Whitefish / (406) 863-3576 American Cancer Society guidelines for breast cancer screening for average risk women: AGE 40: Women may be encouraged to begin yearly screening mammography, talk to your doctor about your history and/or risk to determine need. AGE 45: Yearly mammograms for all women. AGE S5: Continue yearly mammograms or talk to your doctor about if you can switch to every other year. AGE S5+: Continue regular mammograms for as long as you are in good health Bass Breast Center men's enter NORTH VALLEY KALISPELL REGIONAL HEALTHCARE HOS PITA L