When Jill Collier was diagnosed with a condition that puts her at higher risk for breast cancer, she was grateful to have access to enhanced screening at Regional One Health. As an experienced nursing leader, Collier understands how important it is to know your breast cancer risk and follow through on recommended screening. During Breast [...]
Christine Driskill's breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock - she was young and healthy, and she knew she was not a carrier of the BRCA "breast cancer gene." She needed an oncologist who could not only provide expert care, but who could help her process her diagnosis and navigate her options. Regional One Health [...]
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, and also one of the most feared. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, breast surgical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, said patients can fight that fear by managing their risk and being vigilant about screening. She said there are many steps a patient can take to [...]
Regional One Health's East Campus Imaging Center offers screening mammograms as walk-ins and by appointment, and there are short wait times and quick turnaround on results. Our experienced team makes mammography easy and comfortable for patients. All average-risk women should have an annual screening mammogram starting at age 40. Mammograms are the best way [...]
Don't assume youth and a lack of symptoms mean you don't need an annual screening mammogram - these tests are still the best way to catch breast cancer early and save lives. If you wait for symptoms to emerge, there's a better chance the disease will have spread or be more advanced. On the [...]
By using the best available technology and expertise, Regional One Health's East Campus Imaging Center offers you the best chance of catching breast cancer early, when it is still treatable. Every mammogram is done using 3D technology, which gives the most accurate images, especially for women with dense breast tissue. All mammograms are read [...]
Don't let fear of the unknown keep you from getting your annual mammogram - our East Campus Imaging Center team makes it as stress-free as possible. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they're educating women on what to expect before, during and after their test in order to remove the fear factor. It's easy to [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that makes it a great time for women to get on a regular mammogram screening schedule. The team at our East Campus Imaging Center makes that easy and comfortable. They offer quick scheduling and turnaround on mammograms by appointment or as walk-ins, and their friendly, expert approach [...]
Pam White (fifth from right, standing) and her family as she rings the bell to kick off the annual Ride to Rosemary, a team cycling event to promote cancer awareness, encourage a healthy lifestyle and raise funds for the WINGS Supportive Care Division at West Cancer Clinic. Pam White started as a [...]