Aultman’s Breast Care Center Specializes in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Canton, OH
Author: Brian Heckman
People usually associate October with Halloween and the colors of orange and black. However, pink is a more important color in October because it signifies the recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in our community and the nation. Breast cancer survivors make up the largest survivor group living with cancer,” according to Aultman Breast Care Center.
We are very lucky to have a nationally accredited breast care center in Canton that serves women and men throughout our area.
Aultman’s Breast Care Center is the first Stark County facility to have earned the Center of Excellence distinction from the American College of Radiology and is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), which means Aultman’s Breast Care Center exceeds all standards for quality breast care.
Their multidisciplinary medical team treats more than 300 breast cancers each year. This team meets weekly to review cases to determine the best approaches to treat breast cancer based on the individual. Their multidisciplinary team consists of plastic surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, clinical trial nurses, and patient navigators.
“The Breast Care Center offers a full range of screening and diagnostic services including 3-D mammography, high-resolution ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsy, ultrasound core biopsy, MRI biopsy, and breast MRI. The images obtained from the exams help to screen and diagnose diseases and cancers of the breast,” they explain on their website.
At Aultman Breast Care Center, they are committed to breast cancer prevention through risk reduction and early detection through screening efforts.
The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that all women get screened for breast cancer every other year, starting at age 40 and continuing through age 74, to reduce their risk of dying from this disease.
The decision to start screening mammography prior to age 40 should be an individual one. However, women with a parent, sibling, or child with breast cancer are at higher risk for breast cancer and may benefit more than average-risk women from beginning screening in their 30s.
Considering that breast cancer is being detected more frequently than ever in women younger than 40, it is highly recommended that women of all ages understand their risk factors, routinely perform self-exams, talk to their doctor, and get screened.
Our licensed, bonded, and insured Home Helpers® caregivers are available to provide home care which includes safe transportation assistance to and from doctor appointments, mammograms, and other health screenings, companionship for moral support, light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, and a host of additional services.
Damey and I are happy to schedule a FREE consultation at your convenience to discuss how our care team can provide support to make life easier for you or a loved one with or without breast cancer.
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