Breast Cancer Awareness

The American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, and Society of Breast Imaging all recommend that women at average risk for breast cancer receive annual mammograms starting at age 40. Get the Facts.

Has your mother, sister or daughter had breast cancer?
If so, you are at a higher risk for breast cancer. Calculate your lifetime risk of breast cancer by visiting the National Cancer Institute or Harvard School of Public Health. The American Cancer Society recommends annual breast MRI for all women with a 20% or greater lifetime breast cancer risk. Read more.

Doctors Urge Annual Mammograms Starting At 40

Due to the high incidence of breast cancer in the US and the potential to reduce deaths from it when caught early, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued new breast cancer screening guidelines that recommend mammography screening be offered annually to women beginning at age 40. Read more.

CT Lung Screening

New research from the National Cancer Institute shows CT lung screening reduces lung cancer deaths by 20%. Learn more about CT at WRA.

 

WRA First in DC Metro Area to Offer 3D Mammography

Better breast cancer detection and fewer callbacks ...
3D mammography is now available in the DC Metro area, only at WRA Park Potomac. Learn more.