SELF-EDUCATION: Save the Dates, Save Your Breasts

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the White House went pink all over.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) is offering digital screening mammograms for only $50 through Oct. 31.

“The American Cancer Society recommends annual screening mammography for women beginning at age 40.  Mammograms continue to be the most effective way to identify early-stage breast cancer,” said Paul Reisch, MD., radiologist and medical director of the Breast Health Center at PVHMC.

To be eligible for the low cost mammograms you must be a woman over 40 years of age, cannot have breasts implants, have no history of breast cancer in the last five years, and be asymptomatic (have no symptoms) of breast problems.

The low cost mammograms must be prescheduled.  Payment is due at the time of the exam through cash, check or credit card payment.

Mammograms are available at the Breast Health Center (within The Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center) at 1910 Royalty Drive in Pomona or at either of two of hospital’s satellite locations:  Pomona Valley Health Center, 1601 Monte Vista Ave., Suite 107 in Claremont or the Pomona Valley Imaging Center, 2140 Grand Ave., Suite 115, Chino Hills.

“Don’t let dollars get in the way of practicing good breast healthcare,” states Dr. Reisch.
 
Call (909) 469-9395 to schedule an appointment at any of the three locations.