Many women spend their days caring for family, friends and others in their community. Healthcare providers at Gothenburg Health want to remind women that taking care of themselves is just as important.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women. In fact, one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. The good news is that regular screening can help find breast cancer early, when treatment is often most successful.
“Too often, women put their own health at the bottom of the to-do list,” said Amanda Standage, APRN. “A screening mammogram is a simple step that can make a life-changing difference. Prioritizing your own health isn't selfish.”
Annual screening mammograms are recommended beginning at age 40. Women whose mother or sister has been diagnosed with bre…