Pink Up Cape

Breast cancer is the second-most diagnosed — and second-most fatal — cancer in women. With one in eight women diagnosed, it is essential know the facts.

Know these facts:
  • Early screenings and treatment can reduce breast cancer deaths
  • Women 40 and older should schedule a yearly screening for early detection
  • Women in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast exam at least every three years

Show your support by spreading the word throughout October! You can also donate to Dig for Life, a program that provides free mammograms to area women in need.

Learn more about lifesaving breast cancer resources by calling 573-331-5209.

Powerful Care and Cancer Advances Are Here

Womancare, Saint Francis’ breast health center, provides comprehensive breast health services such as clinical breast exams, stereotactic biopsies and advanced digital mammography. Collaboration between the surgeon and radiologist offers convenience and peace of mind. Womancare offers:

  • A full-time radiologist on hand to provide mammography results
  • An on-site surgeon for faster consultations
  • A breast cancer patient navigator there to offer individual guidance to women with abnormal mammogram results or breast cancer diagnoses

Our new, state-of-the-art Cancer Institute gives breast cancer patients a fighting chance. Our exclusive local affiliation with MD Anderson Physicians Network®, advanced oncology equipment, chemotherapy and imaging technologies, breast cancer research and team approach offer healing and hope.

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211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO. For more information, call 573-331-5209.

Email sfmc@sfmc.net

Dig for Life

Sponsored by Saint Francis, Dig for Life provides free mammograms, transportation to medical treatments, education and other support to area women.

Learn more

Facts About Breast Cancer

  1. Breast cancer is the second most common-cancer in women
  2. One in 8 women gets breast cancer
  3. More than 2.5 million survivors strong
  4. Men get breast cancer, too
  5. Early screening and treatments have reduced breast cancer deaths
  6. Only 51% of women get annual mammograms
  7. Age 40+? Get yearly mammograms.
  8. Regular screenings save lives
  9. Breast health is important – schedule your mammogram
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