Get Screened at Our Mammo-thon on October 13

Help fight breast cancer by getting your mammogram during our annual Mammo-thon at Northwest HealthCare on Sunday, October 13! Don’t wait! Breast cancer can be cured if caught in its early stages.

The Mammo-thon will take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call 314-653-4333 to register and be sure to mention that you want to be a part of the Mammo-thon. A pre-registered appointment is required.

Women aged 40 and over who haven’t had a mammogram in the past few years – or ever – are encouraged to call today to schedule an appointment at the Mammo-thon. Screening mammography is covered by most insurances, and we may be able to help those who don’t have insurance. No physician prescription is necessary for screening mammograms.

Sunday, October 13
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Northwest HealthCare
1225 Graham Rd., Florissant, MO 63031
Call 314-653-4333 to register.

The Mammo-thon is proudly sponsored by the Christian Hospital Foundation.

What is a Mammogram?

A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breast and is used to check for breast cancers, noncancerous or benign tumors, and cysts before they can be felt.

If a mammogram shows an area in your breast that is abnormal or may be cancer, you may need a breast ultrasound exam.

What Type of Mammogram is Offered at the Mammo-thon?

We will be performing screening mammograms at the Mammo-thon. This is used to find any breast changes in women who have no signs of breast cancer. A mammogram can find a tumor before it can be felt. 

How is a Mammogram Performed?

The breast is squeezed, or compressed, by the mammogram equipment. You may feel some mild pain when your breast is compressed. This spreads the breast tissue apart and helps take the best picture of your breast tissue. The compression only lasts for a few seconds for each image of your breast.

Who Should Get a Mammogram?

Different health experts have different recommendations for women who have no symptoms of breast cancer:

• The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening mammograms every 2 years for women ages 50 to 74.

• The American Cancer Society recommends screening be a choice for women who are at average risk, starting at age 40. Mammograms should be done every year for all women ages 45 to 54. Then you can switch to mammograms every 2 years. Or you have the choice to continue annual mammograms.

Talk with your healthcare provider to find out which screening guidelines are right for you.

If you are at higher risk for breast cancer, talk with your provider about:

• Starting screening mammograms earlier

• Having additional tests such as a breast ultrasound or MRI

• Having mammograms more often