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Breast health is an important concern for women of all ages. Breast cancer cannot be prevented,
but if detected at an early stage it is 98 percent curable. The best way to detect breast cancer
is with a combination of breast self-exams, mammography and physician examinations.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare can help with your personal breast health
program. We provide educational materials and screenings instructing women on how to do
breast self-exams. We also offer several diagnostic locations for mammograms. Call 843-402-5000
for scheduling. If you need a free physician referral call HealthLine at 843-402-CARE or
800-863-CARE.
Mammography
Locations
(click on the links for directions and maps):
- Should you detect a breast lump, Roper St. Francis
Cancer Center offers the
latest in technology.
- The Roper St. Francis Cancer Center also participates
in clinical trials
that focus not only
on prevention, but
a cure for breast cancer.
- A Breast Cancer support group is available and meets
monthly. For more information call HealthLine at 402-CARE or 800-863-CARE.
- We also offer private, individual and/or family counseling
sessions by appointment. To schedule, call (843) 724-2747.
Breast Cancer Screenings:
Women's Services is committed to helping women detect breast cancer as early as
possible. Women's Services works with our Oncology department to provide community breast health
programs to churches, community organizations and businesses.
Programs have three components which can be tailored to your group's specific
needs. These components are: breast health education, clinical breast exams (performed by
physicians and/or nurses) and breast cancer risk assessments. Our physicians and nurses offer
guidance for follow-up if an abnormality is detected.
Helpful Breast Cancer Links
and Organizations:
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