What should I know about screenings?
If we detect breast cancer early, we often have the ability to manage it and even cure it.
Do I need to be tested?
Yes if:
- You are a woman older than 40.
- Your mother, grandmother or aunt has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
- You have noticed a lump or another abnormality in your breast.
- You have had breast cancer in the past.
How often do I need to be tested?
Women over 40 without a history of breast cancer:
You should get tested every 2 years.
If you have a history of breast cancer:
You should get tested more often. Talk to your doctor.
Does LexMed offer financial help?
We are a Best Chance Network provider for under-insured and non-insured patients, and accept Medicare.
What will happen during the screening?
Most screenings will use an ultrasound to detect lumps or lymph node issues. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a PT scan, which identifies fast-growing cancer cell locations.
Who gives screenings?
Screenings take place at our Women's Imaging Centers, and are performed by AART-certified and state-licensed technologists. The resulting images are read by five on-site board-certified radiologists, who have a combined 100 years of experience in mammography.
