INDIANAPOLIS
– With early detection, diagnosis and treatment options, more patients are
beating breast cancer, yet many women don’t seek annual mammography screenings
for a variety of reasons.
Franciscan St. Francis
Cancer Center is hosting its
latest Mammothon
from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 at the Imaging Centers at the hospital’s
Indianapolis (8111 S. Emerson Ave.) and Carmel (2188B N. Meridian
St.) campuses.
Both
events offer
extended screening hours and a variety of other activities designed to
celebrate women’s health, making it more convenient for women to schedule one
of the most important cancer screenings.
Mammograms
are by appointment only and can be made by calling 855-837-8830. All major
insurances are accepted. A primary care physician referral may be required.
Those
scheduling a screening mammogram during the event will receive a free Vera
Bradley® gift. Also, participants will receive a free potted flower
from Meijer.
The American
Cancer Society estimates that more than 230,000 new cases of invasive breast
cancer will be diagnosed in 2013. The survival rate has improved significantly
because of screening mammograms and early detection.
In addition
to clinical exams, the ACS recommends that women 40 and older should have a
screening mammogram every year for as long as they are in good health.
