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This year, more than 182,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected in the United States. BWH is doing its part to increase awareness and prevention by inviting all female employees over the age of 40 to schedule a screening or diagnostic mammogram here at the hospital. Employees can be booked during lunch or before or after work. To schedule a screening mammogram call ext. 2-8646 or for a diagnostic mammogram ext. 2-8525. For more information contact Jeanne Staunton at ext. 2-8525. The BWH Radiology Department website at http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/patient.html offers extensive information and resources for individuals who have questions about mammography. Additional information can be accessed on sites such as the National Breast Cancer Foundation (http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org) and the American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org/).
When breast cancer is found early, the five-year survival rate is 96 percent. To learn more about how to follow an early detection plan, the National Breast Cancer Foundation provides the following guidelines and suggestions: