PRESS RELEASE
10-1-2008
Digital Mammography at Rush North Shore
Our full service Breast Imaging Center at Rush North Shore offers digital mammograms read by board certified radiologists using computer-aided detection (CAD) to assist in analyzing mammograms. If the need arises, the Center has available a number of methods to clarify various breast conditions. Our staff makes every effort to accommodate our Breast Imaging patients.
Take Care of Your Breast Health
The American Cancer Society believes these recommendations offer women the best opportunity for reducing the breast cancer death rate through early detection.
Ages 20-39:
_ Clinical breast exams every three years
Age 40 and over:
_ Yearly mammogram
_ Yearly breast exam by a healthcare professional
_ Monthly breast self exam
Women at high risk:
_ Women at increased risk should talk with their doctors about the benefits and limitations of starting mammograms when they are younger, having additional tests (such as breast ultrasound or MRI), or having more frequent exams.
To make an appointment for a mammogram, call the Breast Imaging Center at 847-933-6140.