Noyes understands that, so a Saturday Screening day where
Mammograms and Lung Cancer Screenings has been scheduled from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at
Noyes Memorial Hospital, 111 Clara Barton St., Dansville. Appointments can be
made by calling 585-335-4235. Walk-in mammograms are also available.
Mammograms
Regular mammograms are crucial for women's health because
they can detect breast cancer at its earliest stages, often before any symptoms
are noticeable. Benefits of getting a mammogram include:
Early Detection: Mammograms can detect breast cancer early,
when it's most treatable. Detecting cancer at an early stage greatly increases
the chances of successful treatment and survival.
Screening for High-Risk Individuals: Women with a family
history of breast cancer or other risk factors may benefit even more from
regular mammograms as they are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Improved Outcomes: Studies consistently show that regular
mammograms reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by detecting tumors when
they are smaller and more localized.
Peace of Mind: Even when results are normal, mammograms
provide peace of mind and a baseline for future comparisons.
Quick and Easy: Mammograms are generally quick and
relatively painless, with the potential to save lives. It's a proactive step
toward maintaining good health.
Who should have a mammogram?
Women with average risk are recommended to have a yearly
mammogram starting at age 40 (no doctor’s order is required for patients over
40).
You may be at a higher risk if you have:
A first-degree relative who has had breast cancer, or
multiple family members who have had breast cancerA history of radiation
therapy to the chest
A known genetic mutation, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2
A personal history of breast cancer
Lung Cancer Screenings
Lung cancer screening is the non-invasive process of looking
for a disease such as cancer in people who don’t have symptoms. Screening uses
a Low Dose CT scan (LDCT) to look closely at the lungs each year. Research has
shown that using LDCT scans to screen people at higher risk of lung cancer
saves lives.
Referrals are required for Lunch Cancer Screenings. You may
be eligible for lung cancer screening if you meet all of the following:
Between the ages of 50 and 80
Currently smoke cigarettes OR quit smoking cigarettes within
the last 15 years
Have a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years (this can
be further discussed/reviewed upon contacting the Lung Cancer Screening
Program)
If you do not meet all of the above criteria for the Lung
Cancer Screening Program, we encourage you to please either:
Contact your primary care provider (PCP) to discuss your
concerns and alternative options. If you need a primary care physician, call
(585) 335-3150 for an appointment
Contact the Pulmonary Clinic at Noyes Memorial Hospital if
you would like to schedule a general pulmonary appointment at 585-335-8670.
