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Beating W New High-Risk Breast Clinic offers peace of mind Breast Cancer By ElisE sims omen living with the fear of breast cancer may find peace of mind after visiting a new clinic specifically designed for their needs. The HighRisk Breast Clinic adds a new dimension to care provided by Women’s Diagnostic Centers of Community Hospital, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center. “Our primary goal is to assist women in learning ways to cope with their concerns about developing cancer and help them make the best decisions about reducing their risk,” says Mary Nicholson, M.D., High-Risk Breast Clinic medical director and regional director of breast imaging services for Community Healthcare System. Staff of the High-Risk Breast Clinic include (left to right) Mary Nicholson, M.D., medical director; Janice Zunich, M.D., medical geneticist; Suzanne Ruiz, R.N., M.S., NP-C; and Rajshri Shah, M.D., fellowship-trained, dedicated breast radiologist. Who is high Risk? Factors that can increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer include her age (80 percent of breast cancers are diagnosed in women over 50), family history (close blood relatives who’ve had the disease), an Ashkenazi Jewish Advanced Imaging Options Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRi) available at the Women’s Diagnostic Center in Munster and st. Mary Medical Center in hobart offers women an advanced alternative to detect cancer. A breast MRi is recommended for high-risk patients and used to supplement mammography. if the breast MRi is positive, a breast MRi biopsy is performed to determine if there is cancer. Results for breast MRi biopsies can be obtained the same day as your appointment, for the quickest path to treatment. get same-day results from Community healthcare system by calling 219-836-4599 (Munster), 219-392-7227 (East Chicago) or 219-947-6346 (hobart). family lineage, certain breast changes (diagnosis of atypical hyperplasia or lobular carcinoma in situ), menstrual period beginning at an early age (before 12), menopause at a later age (after 55), having no children or having your first pregnancy after age 30. Women at high risk for breast cancer can come to the clinic with a physician’s order and receive an individualized assessment. Other important services provided at the clinic include a clinical breast exam by a certified nurse practitioner, education about breast self-exams, screening tests, education about breast cancer risk, a personalized surveillance plan and prevention strategies. The clinic staff can help coordinate scheduling and pre-authorization of imaging studies and provide referrals to genetic or psychological counseling, nutrition experts and research studies. High-risk women will discover options to reduce their risk for breast cancer, including surveillance, drug therapy or surgical therapy. CAll People with a significant family history of breast cancer or risk factors for the disease can find knowledge and greater peace of mind through the High-Risk Breast Clinic of Community Healthcare System. It is located at the Women’s Diagnostic Center, 10020 Donald Powers Drive, Munster. A physician’s order is necessary for referral. For more information, call 219-934-8869. Call for Peace of Mind 8 Vim & Vigor • SP R I N G 2 011

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2011 - Community Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2011 - Community Healthcare
Contents
Community Message
Community Briefs
Solutions for Relief
Helping the Medicine Go Down
Beating Breast Cancer
A Workout for Every Mood
Don’t Fail Your Heart
If Your Bones Could Talk
Healthy Travels
Over 40 and Fabulous
Do-It-Yourself Health?
Fighting Words
Balancing Act
Giving & Getting
The Heart of Rehab
Spotlight on St. Mary Medical Center
Spotlight on Community Hospital
Spotlight on St. Catherine Hospital
Prescription for Safety

Vim & Vigor - Spring 2011 - Community Healthcare