Because Every Woman In Your Circle Matters

Grab your girls and book those mammograms!

Your circle is your lifeline—your sisters, your mom, your coworkers, your BFFs. The ones who show up, cheer you on, and help carry the load. This is your reminder to take care of each other.

Breast cancer screenings save lives, especially when caught early. Schedule your mammogram—and don’t stop there. Call, text, or email your circle and remind them to schedule theirs. You’re there for them. Baptist Health is here for you, for life.

Baptist Health wants to remind all women over the age of 40 to schedule their yearly mammograms. Regular mammograms are critical in ensuring breast cancer is caught early—and early detection is vital. Baptist Health’s Breast Centers, clinics and hospitals are committed to providing a safe and comfortable atmosphere for your exam.

Know Your Risk

Knowing your risk factors and getting yearly mammograms are key steps for early detection and effective treatment.

Being a woman is the biggest risk factor for breast cancer—but there are several other important factors to keep in mind.

Age over 55
Close relative with breast cancer
BRCA gene mutation
Dense breast tissue
First period before age 12
Menopause after age 55
Combined hormone therapy for menopause
Birth control use in the past 10 years
Little or no exercise
First child after age 30

Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk factors or schedule your mammogram by calling 501-202-1922.

Existing Baptist Health patients can download the myBaptist Health app now and schedule a mammogram easily using MyChart!

The most important thing you can do to prevent breast cancer is to get a yearly mammogram starting at age 40.

It’s important to be proactive about your health. Understanding your risk factors and getting yearly mammograms are the most vital steps for early detection and treatment.

Being a woman is the main risk factor for breast cancer, but did you know there are several other important factors that should be on your radar?

Being over age 55
Having a close relative who had breast cancer
Having a BRCA gene mutation
Having dense breast tissue
Having your first period before age 12
Going through menopause after age 55
Taking combined hormone therapy for menopause
Using birth control pills in the last 10 years
Getting little or no exercise
Having your first child over age 30
And others

For those concerned about developing cancer due to multiple risk factors, Baptist Health High Risk Breast and Hereditary Cancer Clinic offers the support you need to make informed decisions promoting early detection and risk reduction.