Women's Health

CHI St. Joseph Health

CHI Saint Joseph Health - Breast Care Center
Saint Joseph East Medical Office Building
160 N. Eagle Creek Drive, Suites 101 & 104
Lexington
859.967.5613

CHI Saint Joseph Health Office Park
1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite C-45
Lexington
859.967.5613

CHI Saint Joseph Health providers are attuned to the unique aspects of caring for women of all ages, from puberty and pregnancy through menopause and advanced age. They consider how hormones and other unique gender differences might factor into your health --whether you need help with a "female" issue, such as abnormal menstrual periods or endometriosis, or a health problem that crosses both genders, like asthma, heart disease or lung cancer.

Breast Care

CHI Saint Joseph Health is devoted to providing expertise, compassion and support for breast care.

For your peace of mind, call 859.967.5613 to schedule your appointment today. Click here if you need assistance.

Early detection makes a difference

Black women have a 4% lower incidence rate of breast cancer than white women. However, their chances of dying from it are 40% higher. It's therefore important to take breast health seriously. Learn all you can about breast cancer and it's risk factors.

Recommendation

Age 40 & older: talk to your health professional about annual mammograms. If mammogram results indicate dense breast tissue, ask about the need for further evaluation or testing.

Symptoms may include

Breast lump or mass, hard or soft, that may or may not be painful
Lump or swelling under arm or around collarbone
Skin irritation, dimpling, or swelling of all or part of breast
Breast or nipple pain, or nipple turning inward
Redness, scaliness, or thickening of nipple or breast skin
Nipple discharge other than breast milk

3D Mammography
Making breast health a priority.

Breast cancer screening is the key in early dection and subsequent treatment of breast cancer. With the addition of cutting edge AI-driven imaging software, 3D mammography provides a more comprehensive view of breast tissue, offering radiologists a clearaer image and enabling then to detect abnormalities with higher accuracy. This advanced imaging technology enhances the chances of spotting tumors at their earliest stages. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, but with early detection, the five-year survival rate is more than 80%

Why choose 3D?

Earlier detection - Only mammogram to detect breast cancer 15 months earlier.
Fewer call backs - Reduces unnecessary call backs up to 40%.
More accurate - Finds 41% more invasive cancers than traditional 2D mammograms.

Screening Assistance

ScreeningAssistance

The Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! Program provides support, mammography and cervical cancer screening (pap smears) as well as diagnostic services at no charge to eligible individuals who:

Are uninsured
Need assistance with costs not covered by insurance

In partnership with Kentucky CancerLink, Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! provides:

Assistance with scheduling
Cooling caps
Counseling
Lodging
Lymphedema garments
Patient navigation
Support groups
Translation services
Transportation assistance
And more!

Call 877.597.4655 to schedule your cancer screening or visit CHISaintJosephHealth.org/Hope