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ITTY DEGREE BREAST HEALTH Center and Kitty DeGree Breast Health Imaging offer comprehensive expertise in services for breast health and breast cancer. The following evidence-based practices positively impact breast and overall health. Three-tiered approach: • Breast health awareness (knowing what is normal for you). Always inform healthcare provider of changes. • Women (20s), a clinical breast exam (CBE) every three years. • At 40, an annual CBE and screening mammogram. Walk-in Screening Digital Mammography While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome at our North location
(7 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.), and at our downtown Monroe location (9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.). Call (318) 812-7465 for appointments. Healthcare provider orders required. Evaluation Options • Screening Mammography • Diagnostic Mammography • Breast MRI and Biopsy • Breast Ultrasound and Biopsy • Stereotactic Biopsy • Lumpectomy • Excisional Biopsy • Bone Densitometry
Genetic Testing/Counseling – Dr. Mary Lowery Nordberg Dr. Nordberg, Director of Molecular Pathology with Delta Pathology, collaborates
with our Center to provide education, genetic testing and counseling. Call (318) 966-4580.
Lymphedema Clinic – Therapist Cheri Chadduck, LOTR/ CLT Lymphedema is fluid accumulation that causes swelling in arms, legs or other areas. Causes are cancer surgery, radiation, vein problems, obesity or heredity. Specialized therapy can help relieve symptoms and reduce long-term effects. Call (318) 966-8644.
“Getting the Support You Need” – Dr. Florencetta Gibson The breast cancer support group meets monthly at St. Francis Community Health Center on Tower Drive. Dr. Gibson, PhD, APRN, LMFT facilitates the meeting. Call (318) 966-4580.
ACS Look Good…Feel Better Program This free program teaches techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to combat appearance-related side effects of treatment. Trained cosmetologists teach how to cope with skin and hair changes using products donated by the cosmetic industry.
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