The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System is encouraging women Veterans to get screened for breast cancer during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
Localized breast cancer has a 99% survival rate if detected early.
Breast care resources available through VA include screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasound and MRI, genetic counseling and testing, cancer treatment and more.
The VA recommends regular breast cancer screening for women who are 45 years of age and older, though some women may choose to start screening with yearly mammograms as early as age 40. Women should talk with their VA primary care provider team about what is best for them.
More information on women Veteran’s health care is available at https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/index.asp.
Visit the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System website www.neworleans.va.gov, for information on clinic locations and other available services and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, keyword: VANewOrleans.
