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Whether you are a stroke survivor or taking care of a loved one, we invite you to join our support group community. Stroke Coordinators from Missouri Baptist Medical Center will encourage the sharing of personal experiences and connect with others as part of the recovery.

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You deserve peace of mind

If you are 40 and older and have not had a recent mammogram, join us for a quick mammogram at this convenient, one-day event. Appointments are required. Plus, our team will be onsite to help you learn if additional preventive screenings are right for you. 

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Jenna Chierek
/ Categories: Breast Health Care, Cancer

Should you be screened?

By discovering cancer at an early stage, these preventative screenings can help improve the odds of survival and reduce the need for more extensive treatment.

Breast Cancer Screening 

Lung Cancer Screening

An annual mammogram is recommended if:

  • You are a female 40 years old or older
  • You are a female under 40 with one or more of these risk factors: 

    • Family history of breast or ovarian cancer

    • Certain gene mutations that run in families 

    • Early periods, before age 12

    • Starting menopause afer age 55

    • First pregnancy after age 30

Speak with your doctor to decide if screening before 40 is right for you.

A lung cancer screening is recommended if you meet the following criteria:

  • You are between 50 and 77 years old.

  • You are a current Smoker, or have quit within the last 15 years.

  • Have a smoking history of at least “20 pack-years”. Calculate your pack year history. 

If you meet the criteria, speak with your doctor to decide if screening is right for you. A physican referral is required. 
Schedule an appointment online or call 314-996-5170.  Email a Nurse Navigator or call  855-399-LUNG (5864).

 

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