Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Early detection saves lives; Beaumont’s eight hospitals offer breast care services across Metro Detroit
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Beaumont is hosting community events across Metro Detroit. The goal is to educate area women and their families about breast cancer with an emphasis on detection, wellness and nutrition.
“Early detection of breast cancer is vital. That’s where technology makes a big difference,” says Nayana Dekhne, M.D., corporate director, Breast Care Program, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. “Today’s advanced imaging technologies, including mammography, breast ultrasound, MRIs, along with digital breast tomosynthesis, are effective screening and diagnostic tools.”
Beaumont Health offers mammography services at 17 locations in Metro Detroit and digital breast tomosynthesis at six locations.
Digital breast tomosynthesis uses 3-D imaging technology. This state-of-the-art breast imaging is available at Beaumont’s Breast Care Centers in Farmington Hills, Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak, Trenton, Troy and West Bloomfield.
“The best way of finding breast cancer and affecting a cure is still with mammography,” said Murray Rebner, M.D., section head, Breast Imaging, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. “Women over 40 should get an annual screening mammography. Three out of four women who die from breast cancer have not had regular mammograms.”
For a mammogram at one of Beaumont Health’s 17 locations, women need to request a prescription from their physician and go to www.Beaumont.org/mammogram for more information.
“Information, genetic counseling and awareness are starting points for women who may be at risk for breast cancer,” said Majd Aburabia, M.D., breast cancer surgeon, Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn. “Genetic counseling and family health history assessments are very important tools to help women understand their likelihood for a breast cancer diagnosis and to effectively and realistically estimate their risk.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, after skin cancer, breast cancer is the second most common cancer found among American women. Each year, more than 200,000 U.S. women develop breast cancer and nearly 40,000 die. Behind lung cancer, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S.
To raise awareness, Beaumont is presenting community breast cancer education programs throughout October:
Breast Health Fairs
Sharing and Caring, a patient-driven, volunteer network devoted to supporting breast cancer survivors, is hosting three Breast Health Fairs. The fairs, all open to the public, will take place at the Beaumont hospitals in Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe and Troy during October. A breast care expert will be at each site to answer questions. Learn about breast health and breast cancer, along with the many resources available at Beaumont and throughout the community. “Oncology on Canvas” will also be on display. This artwork honors the journey of those whose lives have been affected by cancer. Breast health fair details:
- Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beaumont, Royal Oak, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road,outside Mackinac Dining Room
- Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beaumont, Grosse Pointe, 468 Cadieux Road, lower level, private dining room
- Wednesday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beaumont, Troy, 44201 Dequindre Road, lower level classrooms 1 - 4, near Garden Café, main hospital
Women, Wisdom & Wellness
Along with the Breast Health Fairs, a “Women, Wisdom & Wellness” program will take place in Farmington Hills Oct. 26. The event will feature a panel presentation by Beaumont experts. The program also includes giveaways, door prizes, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. While there is no charge to attend, registration is requested by calling 800-633-7377 or online. Below are more details:
- Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6 to 9 p.m., Farmington Hills, Costick Center, 28600 West Eleven Mile Road
Added Dr. Aburabia, “Another thing about breast cancer prevention most women don’t know is studies show regular exercise lowers the risk for breast cancer. Furthermore, low alcohol intake is associated with a lower risk for breast cancer. Obesity is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer. These are modifiable risk factors women can control and influence through lifestyle modifications
About Beaumont’s Comprehensive Breast Care
Beaumont’s Comprehensive Breast Care Centers integrate cancer prevention, early detection, rapid diagnosis, leading-edge therapies, and a variety of support, education and community-support programs. Beaumont Health offers mammography services at 17 locations throughout Metro Detroit and digital breast tomosynthesis, using 3-D technology, at six locations. Each center offers a team of experts: breast imaging physician specialists; dedicated breast care surgeons; certified oncology nurse navigators; cancer genetics specialists; cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema specialists; social workers; and dietitians. The centers are located in Farmington Hills, Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak, Trenton, Troy and West Bloomfield.