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A Link to a Healthier Life
A Link to a Healthier Life
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. The key to survival is early detection through monthly self exams and annual mammography.

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Breast Cancer Center
Breast Cancer Center
In the U.S., breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. It can also strike men. Learn more in our breast cancer center.
In the U.S., breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. It can also strike men. Learn more in our breast cancer center.More >>
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Although rare, men are still diagnosed with breast cancer and have various treatment options open to them.More >>

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Be Aware and Keep Healthy!
Be Aware and Keep Healthy!
Healthy habits and top tips for checking and detecting changes in your breasts.More >>
Human Atlas: Breast Self-Exam
Breast Self-Exam
Interactive step-by-step details on how to check your breasts and what to look for.More >>
Interactive step-by-step details on how to check your breasts and what to look for.More >>
Get a Mammogram!
Get a Mammogram!
Take care of your health now, so you can be there for your family later.More >>
Breast Screening
Breast Screening
Three main tests are used to screen the breasts for cancer. More >>
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

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Option Overview
Treatment Option Overview
Different types of treatment are available for patients with breast cancer, including clinical trials.More >>
Hypnosis Before Breast Cancer Surgery
Hypnosis Before Breast-Cancer Surgery Reduces Pain, Discomfort, and Cost
Researchers have become interested in finding further techniques to help relieve the side effects of surgery, one of which is hypnosis.More >>

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American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of progress
American Cancer Society celebrates 100 years of progress
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.More >>
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.More >>
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Angelina Jolie will have ovaries removed to lower chances of cancer
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday.More >>
Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy
Angelina Jolie has preventative double mastectomy
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.More >>
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.More >>
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
Human gene patent case goes to Supreme Court
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.More >>
The question of whether human genes can be patented is at the center of a case to be heard Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.More >>
Moderate drinking may not affect breast cancer survival
Moderate drinking may not affect breast cancer survival
Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates.More >>
Women who have survived breast cancer can drink alcohol in moderation, new research indicates.More >>
For older women, missed mammograms tied to worse breast cancer outcomes
For older women, missed mammograms tied to worse breast cancer outcomes
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.More >>
Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram, and those who never had a mammogram, have an increased risk of dying from their cancer, a new study suggests.More >>
Breast cancer death rates higher for black women
Breast cancer death rates higher for black women
Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study.More >>
Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, regardless of the type of cancer, according to a new study.More >>
When breast cancer spreads to lungs, surgery may increase survival
When breast cancer spreads to lungs, surgery may increase survival
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.More >>
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.More >>
More evidence shows hormone therapy may increase breast cancer risk
More evidence shows hormone therapy may increase breast cancer risk
Women who take hormone therapy that includes estrogen and progestin are at increased risk of developing breast cancer and dying from it.More >>
Women who take hormone therapy that includes estrogen and progestin are at increased risk of developing breast cancer and dying from it.More >>
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
Nearly 14 million cancer survivors in US
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.More >>
There are currently 13.7 million cancer survivors in the United States and the number is expected to rise by 31 percent to 18 million by 2022, according to a new report.More >>

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Breast Health Services
Breast Health Services
Screening mammography Diagnostic mammography Stereotactic breast biopsy (requires surgical consult prior to scheduling) Breast Health Specialist consultation
- Screening mammography
- Diagnostic mammography
- Stereotactic breast biopsy (requires surgical consult prior to scheduling)
- Breast Health Specialist consultation
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Baptist Breast Health Center

The Colonnades Medical Office Building
1225 North State Street

Jackson, Mississippi 39202

For more information or to schedule an appointment

Please call 601-973-3180

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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