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HCC's mobile van to provide exams

For information on mammograms, visit the Hollings Cancer Center's mobile van from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18 in the horseshoe.

The Hollings Cancer Center mobile van will be in the horseshoe for the July 18 Wellness Wednesday. They will provide mammograms to employees who bring a written order from their doctor. Employees should also bring their insurance card. Employees are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 792-0878, however, walk-ins are welcome.

Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women and the leading cause of death from cancer in women aged 34 to 50. If diagnosed early, the five year survival rate for breast cancer is 96 percent.

You are at greater risk for getting breast cancer if:

Your mom, grandmother, aunt, or sister has breast cancer

You have two or more relatives with ovarian or breast cancer

You have one relative with both breast and ovarian cancer

You are also more likely to have breast cancer if:

You had your first period before the age of 12

You went through menopause after the age of 55

You had your first pregnancy after the age of 30

You have never been pregnant

You take hormone replacement therapy

You drink alcohol often

You are overweight, especially if you are apple shape.

Remember, breast cancer can be detected in early stages through mammography, and clinical and self breast exams. Get in touch with your doctor to discuss your risk of breast cancer and to find out if it is time for you to get a mammogram.

Editor's note: The preceding column was brought to you on behalf of Health 1st. Striving to bring various topics and representing numerous employee wellness organizations and committees on campus, this weekly column seeks to provide MUSC, MUHA and UMA employees with current and helpful information concerning all aspects of health.

Friday, July 13, 2007
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