Tell your mother, your sister, your daughter, your friend, your neighbor, your co-worker, yourself: Mammograms save lives. Get one.

• Women 40 and older should schedule a screening mammogram every year (earlier if you have a family history of breast cancer). Women between the ages of 35 and 40 should get a baseline screening.
• Mammograms are only part of a complete breast exam. Discuss with your doctor about a clinical exam.
• Women 40 and older with certain risk factors should discuss an appropriate screening program with their physician. Click here to learn the risk factors for breast cancer.

Call (402) 644-7121 to schedule an appointment and when you visit learn more about how you are decreasing your chances of getting breast cancer.

Early Detection with a Soft Touch

Your good health is our top priority. We are committed to raising the standard of care for every patient.

We take pride in being the only Softer Mammogram™ provider in Norfolk offering every woman a softer, warmer mammogram by using MammoPad, a soft foam pad that serves as a cushion between you and the mammography equipment. You can relax knowing your mammogram will be a more comfortable experience.

In addition to providing a more comfortable mammogram we also offer:

• Local Board Certified Radiologists and Mammography Technologists
• State-of-the-art Digital Technology
• Double-read Results
• Every Woman Matters Program, which provides free and reduced-cost mammograms for qualified women

To schedule your mammogram, call Faith Regional Health Services at (402) 644-7121.

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• Tips for Preparing for Your Mammogram
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• What You Should Know About Digital Mammography

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Did You Know..

• 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
• 4 out of 10 women don't get annual mammograms.
• Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among women.
• Screening mammography reduces breast cancer mortality 25%-30% for women ages 50-70 and 18% for women ages 40-50.

The good news: Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Regular screening tests make early detection possible. Mammography screening can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer up to 35%.

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Tips for Preparing for your Mammogram

Most people like to be prepared for a test -- especially one they've never taken before. You can't really study for your first mammogram. But you can still be prepared. This basic information from the American Cancer Society (ACS) can help you know what to expect during a mammogram and how best to get ready for one.

Q: What is a mammogram?
A: A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms can often find cancer when it is small, improving your treatment options and chances of surviving the disease. Currently, the ACS recommends a yearly screening mammogram fro all women, starting at age 40 (or earlier if you have a family history of breast cancer). The cost of a mammogram, or at least a portion of it, is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private health plans.

Q: What happens during a mammogram?
A: A technologist will position your breasts for a mammogram. Most technologists are women. Only you and the technologist will be in the room during the procedure. To get a clear image, the techologist positions your breastes, one at a time, between two plates attached to the x-ray machine. The machine compresses our breast for a few seconds. The entire procedure takes about 20 minutes. You may feel discomfort, but it shouldn't hurt.

Q: When is the best time to have a mammogram?
A: A mammogram can be uncomfortable if your breasts are sensitive. So try to schedule your mammogram the week after your menstrual period, when breasts are generally less tender.

Q: How should I prepare?
A: You will need to undress above the waist and wear a gown that opens in the front. So wear a shirt that you can remove easily. Also, avoid wearing deodorant, talcum powder, perfume or body lotion. They can interfere with the test results. Tell the technologist about any breast problems that you're having. Also be prepared to answer questions about any personal or family history of breast cancer.