The best gift you can give yourself … or your Mom … is to schedule a mammogram so you both have peace of mind. In celebration of Mother’s Day, Willis Knighton Breast Centers are extending their hours in two locations to include Saturday appointments for mammogram screenings during May.
Saturday appointments are available between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Willis Knighton Breast Center – Portico, 7845 Youree Drive, and Willis Knighton Breast Center – Bossier Pavilion, 2449 Hospital Drive. Appointments at Willis Knighton Breast Centers at North, South and Palmetto are available during routine hours Monday through Friday. Call 318-212-8550 to request an appointment. A physician referral is required. If you need to find a doctor who can order your mammogram, call 318-212-9547. Choose option 2, then press 1.
Mammograms are the most important tool doctors have to screen and diagnose breast cancer, the second most common cancer in women, after skin cancer. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends screening mammography at age 40 for all individuals at average risk of breast cancer. Those with higher risks or family history generally start earlier, based on the recommendation of their physician. Early detection saves lives. The earlier breast cancer is found and diagnosed, the better chance for successful treatment.