ADC Quality Report Card Obstetrics/Gynecology
Detecting Breast Cancer through Mammogram Screening

Why Its Important:

One in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Men can also develop breast cancer, although it is more common in women. A screening mammogram, which is an x-ray exam of the breast, can detect small growths in the breasts that cannot be felt by a person. It can also provide the physician with more information about growths in the breast that have been found during physical exam. Early detection of cancer through mammogram screening allows treatment to start sooner and increases the chances of a positive medical outcome. 

How did the OB/GYN providers at the Austin Diagnostic Clinic Measure Up:

It is recommended that females age 40 to 49 have a screening mammogram every 1-2 years and females age 50 to 80 years have a screening mammogram yearly. Persons with certain risk factors may require a mammogram at an earlier age.

The OB/GYN providers at The Austin Diagnostic Clinic understand the importance of regular mammogram screening. In 2008, 87% percent of female patients seen in OB/GYN received a screening mammogram. This is above the national average of 70% percent.
 

What You Can Do:

If you think you are at risk for breast cancer, or you are a female age 40 or older, make an appointment at The Austin Diagnostic Clinic with one of the doctors at the Menopause Center to schedule a screening mammogram. Let us help you manage your health.

Resources:

	ADC OB/GYN 512/901.4013 To schedule an appointment with an OB/GYN provider
	ADC Womens Imaging Center 512/901.4030 To schedule a screening digital mammogram.  If you are 35 or older, you do not need a doctor's referral for a screening mammogram.
	American Cancer Society 1.800.342.2383 For information on breast cancer and mammogram screening, medical updates, and local resources

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