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                                                                  Breast Cancer Screening

                                                                  Some cancers can be found early, before they have had a chance to grow and spread.  The American Cancer Society recommends multiple forms of screening to help women detect breast cancer early. Our office offers multiple screening tools to help you in detecting breast cancer early so that proper treatment can be given in your fight against breast cancer.

                                                                  BRACAnalysis

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                                                                  What is your family history of breast or ovarian cancer?   To understand if breast or ovarian cancer runs in your family, look at your own history, as well as that of both your parents. Breast or ovarian cancer isn't just passed from mother to daughter. A father can also pass it on to his daughter. Learn more about BRACAnalysis.

                                                                  FAQ - Breast Cancer & Early Stages of Breast Cancer

                                                                  •  What is breast cancer?
                                                                  • Why should I be concerned about breast cancer?
                                                                  • What does "early-stage" breast cancer mean?
                                                                  • I have breast cancer in my family. Should I choose the more aggressive treatment? 
                                                                  • Should I have surgery to remove my healthy breast to keep from getting breast cancer in it? Should I have genetic testing?

                                                                  HALO Well Breast Test

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                                                                  HALO Well Breast Test
                                                                  Take Five Minutes for the Health of your Breasts

                                                                  Learn why more and more women are making the HALO Well Breast Test part of their annual well-women exam and never looking back.  Learn more about HALO.

                                                                  Frequently Asked Questions about HALO

                                                                  • Why is breast cancer risk assessment so important? 
                                                                  • Is HALO a diagnostic test? 
                                                                  • Does HALO replace mammograms?
                                                                  • What about family history?
                                                                  • How does the HALO Breast Pap Test work?
                                                                  • Who should have HALO and how often?
                                                                  • Is the procedure painful?
                                                                  • How many women produce fluid?
                                                                  • What if I don’t produce fluid?
                                                                  • If I have atypia, does it mean I have breast cancer? 
                                                                  • What do I do if I get an abnormal result?
                                                                  • How long does it take to get results?
                                                                  • Is HALO FDA approved?
                                                                  • Is HALO reimbursed by my insurance company?
                                                                  • Can I have a HALO if I have breast implants?
                                                                  • Can I have a HALO if I’ve had a breast reduction?
                                                                  • Can I have a HALO if I have a nipple ring?
                                                                  • Is color of Nipple Aspirate (NAF) important?
                                                                  • Can I have a HALO test if I am breast feeding?
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