• Health News You Can Use: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Screening and Prevention

    • Health News You Can Use: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Screening and Prevention

    About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.

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    As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, providers at Saint Luke's want women to know all the tools available to assess their risk for the disease.

    Dr. Mary Mitchell, department chief of breast radiology at Saint Luke's, joins Health News You Can Use this week to explain breast cancer risk assessments, screenings, and diagnostic tools available.

    With more than half a dozen locations across the Kansas City metropolitan area, Saint Luke’s Breast Centers offer comprehensive diagnostic services and leading experts who provide each patient with an individualized care plan.