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May 12, 2023Erlanger is thrilled to announce that all 5 Erlanger Center for Breast Health locations offers 3D mammography. Click HERE to find a location near you to schedule your annual mammogram. Breast Cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in women today. According to the American Cancer Society, one out of... -
October 7, 2021National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to schedule your mammogram – especially if you have delayed your regular screenings in recent years. “Studies have shown fewer women are getting their mammograms,” said Janet Kramer-Mai, Director of Oncology Support Services. “This simple test can really save a life. It’s... -
October 27, 2020Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is often overwhelming. In addition to experiencing a myriad of emotions such as shock, anxiety, and fear, patients will deal with a host of logistical challenges. Common questions you may have as a patient include: “What do I do now?” “How am I going to get through... -
October 15, 2020On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. And this year in the US alone, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and 2,620 men. The good news? There are over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors... -
October 8, 2019Maybe you’ve known someone who was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump. But while a lump in the breast tissue is the most well-known of breast cancer changes, it’s not the only change. In fact, in many cases, lumps are too small or under enough... -
August 9, 2019Establishing a good breastfeeding relationship is one of the most important things you will do for your newborn baby. Besides the many health benefits to both mom and baby, breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby and is certainly a rewarding experience for many mothers. Keep in mind, breastfeeding... -
October 30, 2018Approximately 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. That statistic alone can make having a mammogram uncomfortable and scary — but it doesn’t have to be. At the Erlanger Center for Breast Health, our breast cancer navigators are here to help. At the first sign of an... -
October 27, 2017If you’ve had a mammogram in the last few years, you may have gotten a letter telling you that you have dense breasts. But what exactly does that mean? In January 2014, a Tennessee law went into effect requiring that women whose mammograms show “heterogeneously or extremely” dense breasts be notified.... -
October 20, 2017This year in the United States, an estimated 255,180 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed. That includes more than 5,500 cases in Tennessee alone. But along with being common, breast cancer is also very treatable. When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, there are multiple treatment options available, including... -
October 8, 2016While October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, be sure you’re taking steps every month to protect your breasts. A year ago, you probably thought you had a good understanding of the screenings you needed for your breast health. At age 40, you’d start having annual mammograms, and that was that. But then... -
October 29, 2015After giving birth to her daughter, Lynda Hood was focused on the future of motherhood. But shortly after a normal checkup for her 14-month-old little girl, Lynda recognized that she wasn’t feeling quite right herself. Upon a regular breast self-exam, she found a lump. Her breast cancer had progressed to stage... -
October 12, 2015In 2003, Carol Schoner’s mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. You can imagine Carol’s surprise in the wake of her mother’s treatment when, just four years later, she received her own breast cancer diagnosis. Women with a close (first-degree) relative, such as a mother, sister, or daughter that has been diagnosed...
