Arbor Health | Arbor Health and Life | Fall 2020

What does that mean for you? As a woman, an important part of breast cancer protection is knowing your family history. That’s because having breast cancer in your family can make you more prone to the disease. TIME FOR YOUR NEXT SCREENING? ARBOR HEALTH, MORTON HOSPITAL OFFERS THE ONLY 3-D MAMMOGRAMS IN LEWIS COUNTY. CALL 360-496-3523 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. Getting a 3-D digital mammogram is one of the best ways to find breast cancer early, when it’s often easier to treat. Arbor Health, Morton Hospital is the only location in Lewis County that offers this state-of-the-art diag- nostic service. These suggestions from the American Cancer Society can help ensure a more comfortable and smooth process. Get ready, get set, get a mammogram ● Be sure to tell your health care provider about any breast changes or problems you’ve had before getting the mam- mogram. Also alert the technologist doing your mammogram to any breast changes you’ve had, and describe any medical history that could affect your breast cancer risk, such as hormone use or a previous breast cancer. ● If you are coming to Arbor Health, Morton Hospital for your exam and you’ve previously had mammo- grams elsewhere, have the clinic that did your previ- ous mammograms send your records to us ahead of time. MYARBORHEALTH.ORG 3