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Robotic surgery
One in eight women will be diagnosed with wait until you feel a lump,” says William and spread, more invasive surgeries and
breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s the most Nyman, MD, Radiology. “Our mammo- chemotherapy may be required.
common cancer among women, but the grams can detect masses so small you might Faster recovery starts
prognosis keeps improving. That’s why ex- not even be able to feel it yet.” Whether you have a family history or not,
perts stress that women over 40, with aver- having a mammogram can save your life. with smaller incisions
age risk, should have a mammogram “No one is too busy for a mammogram,”
screening at least once a year. Dr. Nyman said. “Because if the alternative No referral needed. To schedule your 3D
is late-stage cancer treatment, a mammo- mammogram at CHI St. Joseph’s Health,
At CHI St. Joseph’s Health, our 3D gram is a small interruption to your life.” call 218-616-3153.
mammography screenings are the very la- When detected early on, a less invasive
test in detecting cancer earlier while deliver- lumpectomy may be all that’s needed to
ing a more comfortable experience. “Don’t remove the tumor. Once cancer has grown