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Breast Diagnostic Center Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Healthcare Facility/Healthcare Services

At the Breast Diagnostic Center, we are committed to providing the highest quality breast imaging services. We want you to feel well cared for in a pleasant environment and encourage you to actively participate in managing your breast health. Our staff is focused on breast imaging. Board Certified mammography technologists perform all exams. They are also registered with the ARRT and certified by the Indiana State Board of Health. Our experienced radiologists are board certified and experts in reading breast imaging.Breast cancer will affect an average of one in seven women during their lifetime and is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Numerous studies prove that early detection is an important component in the successful treatment of breast cancer. Early detection increases effective treatment options and the possibility of a cure.According to the American Cancer Society, 100% of stage 1 breast cancers can be successfully treated. All three of the following detection methods should be used:- Monthly breast self-examination- Yearly clinical breast exam by a healthcare provider- Mammograms according to the American Cancer Society guidelines: Baseline by age 40, Annual mammograms after age 40