Know Your Risk
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Be proactive. Learn more about your risk for breast cancer.
Breast Health and Mammograms
Screenings and other ways to manage your breast cancer risk.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes.
Fortunately, advances in screening methods, diagnoses and treatments have led to an increase in survival rates. In fact, 90 percent of all breast cancer cases are now treatable. But successfully managing your risk for breast cancer depends on having accurate, up-to-date information about your breast health.
Our breast cancer team includes specially trained radiologists and genetic specialists who provide unmatched expertise in breast cancer screening and detection, as well as management of patients at high risk for breast cancer.How can I manage my risk of breast cancer?
Breast cancer can strike anyone. That makes breast health awareness critical for all women. Follow these steps to manage your breast cancer risk:
Schedule Your Mammogram Online
It's quick and convenient to make your appointment online at any of our locations, where we are committed to keep you safe during your visit!
Who is most likely to get breast cancer?
Certain risk factors can increase a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer. Women who are most likely to develop breast cancer have:
- A family history of breast cancer
- A history of cancer in one breast
- A history of certain noncancerous breast cysts or tumors
- Inherited changes in certain genes, including BRCA1 and/or BRCA2
- Not had children
- Past radiation exposure to the chest wall
- Post-menopausal obesity
- Reached age 50 or older
Can race/ethnicity affect my breast cancer risk?
Race/ethnicity does have an effect on your breast cancer risk:
- Women with Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish background have an increased risk for breast cancer
- African American women are more likely to develop breast cancer at younger ages, and they are more likely to develop aggressive forms of breast cancer
- Asian American, Native American and native Alaskan women have the lowest rate of breast cancer
Expert breast cancer diagnosis and care
If your screening indicates that you may have breast cancer, our nationally recognized, fellowship-trained breast cancer experts will be with you every step of the way, from further testing through your treatment and recovery.
