Breast Health

Breast Health

Unfortunately, being born female is the main risk factor for breast cancer. In fact, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. That’s one in eight mothers, sisters, wives, girlfriends, neighbors and co-workers. However, when detected early the majority of breast cases are treated successfully. And with the help of […]

Helping All Women Prevent Cancer

Helping All Women Prevent Cancer

Author: Kelly Beck, LBCHP patient navigator at Woman’s Hospital Routine cancer screenings have greatly declined since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in many undiagnosed cancers. That is why during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program (LBCHP) and Woman’s Hospital are strongly urging women to get their regular […]