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12% of all women will battle breast cancer in their lifetime.  When detected early, more than 95% of cases are treated successfully.  The Breast Self-Exam is a proactive approach for women to take to help detect breast cancer early.  

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October 22, 2014

We took some time off from producing our e-newsletter during the past year because we were very busy developing and implementing a brand new Web site which launched over the summer. The site has a new look and feel, and the layout adjusts depending on the device being used to view it. This makes it much easier to read, particularly on your smartphone. It has many great new features (see more in the Good Things You Should Know section of this newsletter). If you haven't seen the new site, check it out at milfordregional.org.

To coordinate with our new Web site, we have a new design for our e-newsletter that debuts with this issue. Many of the sections are the same, but we have added a featured video and patient story so you can hear directly from our medical staff and our patients about important health issues and hospital services. Hope you like it!

The new 3D imaging complements traditional 2D digital mammography and is performed at the same time. All patients still undergo a traditional 2D digital exam with four standard views that the radiologist can use as points of comparison with the 3D digital images. The result is greater accuracy in finding breast cancer at its earliest stage as well as reducing call backs for another test when the radiologist wants a second look. 

Current guidelines from the American Cancer Society (ACS) recommend screening mammography every year for women, beginning at age 40. In addition, women who have had breast cancer or who are at increased risk due to a genetic history of breast cancer should speak to their doctor about beginning screening mammography before age 40. Learn more about our mammography services.

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