Cancer screenings are medical tests that are done when you are healthy, when there are no signs of illness, to help doctors find cancer early. The earlier abnormal tissue or cells are detected, the better your chances are for successful treatment and increased chances of survival. Bottom line, screenings save lives. Find out what cancer screenings are right for you based on age, gender and family history.
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Mammography Women in the US have a 1 in 8 lifetime risk of getting breast cancer. A mammogram is a state-of-the-art digital screening of the breasts that is recommended for women age 40 and older. It is a non-invasive routine test that may be completed in as little as 20 minutes. When found early, the chances for successful treatment are greatest. |
Lung Cancer Screening A low-dose CT combines special x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple cross-sectional images of the chest and lungs. This allows a radiologist to look inside the lungs and identify suspicious spots that may be potential cancers. The scan is painless and generally takes less than one minute. |
Did you know that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime? That's why it's important to begin annual mammogram screenings at age 40. Regular mammograms are essential to early detection and the fight against breast cancer. In fact, with early detection, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 100 percent.
At Wythe County Community Hospital, your breast health is important to us. Our caring staff uses the latest technology -- like 3D mammography -- in a comfortable and welcoming environment to help you stay on top of your health and give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing and being prepared.
3D mammography is a type of digital mammography which uses advanced technology to take images of your breast from different angles and combine them to create a more complete and accurate image of your breast than is possible with regular 2D digital mammography.
3D mammography follows the same basic procedure you're probably accustomed to with regular 2D digital mammography. 3D lasts just a few seconds longer, slightly extending the time of minor discomfort you may feel and the low-risk radiation exposure involved with all forms of digital mammography.
The more complete and accurate image of your breast generated by 3D mammography allows us to detect breast cancer earlier and more effectively than traditional 2D mammography so that we can take action to help you fight.
3D mammography is particularly effective if you have dense breast tissue or have been given a previous cancer or lesion diagnosis.
And 3D mammography's higher accuracy means less unnecessary return visits to the doctor for false positives that turn out to be non-cancerous.
What does all of that mean for you? Greater peace of mind.
When you take control of your preventive health, we're in a better position to work with you to detect any issues that arise and to help you fight them every step of the way.
Lung cancer is the #1 leading cause of cancer-related death in America, but now there’s hope.
This screening is used to detect lung cancer early when it is more likely curable. If the disease is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving 5 years improves from 11 percent to 55 percent.*
*Based on early-stage lung cancer stats (stage 1 vs. stage 4).
LDCT (low-dose computed tomography) works much like an x-ray exam to produce pictures of your chest and lungs. This high-quality lung screening detects lung abnormalities but with 90 percent less ionizing radiation than a conventional CT scan. If you have a high risk of lung cancer but no signs or symptoms, an LDCT screening could help you catch potentially cancerous spots at their earliest and most treatable stage.