In fact, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. And only 50 percent of women experience the hallmark chest pain and left-arm numbness of an impending attack. Women's symptoms may differ significantly from the classic symptoms. Even if you are not currently experiencing symptoms, you may want to take advantage of our monthly blood pressure screenings as a preventative measure.
Early detection is the key to successfully battling breast cancer.
That's why La Porte Hospital and Health Services has invested in a new Women's Imaging Center, where we can use the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment to detect and diagnose not only breast cancer, but many other medical problems as well. A mammogram is an X-ray examination of the breast that can pinpoint a suspicious mass in the breast. If you are diagnosed with cancer, you may be referred to our Center for Cancer Therapy , where experts in cancer therapy will use computerized 3-D conformal treatment planning to develop the most effective strategy for your treatment. If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, you may want to attend the Breast Cancer Support Group , where you will find encouragement, information and hope from other women who have been also diagnosed with breast cancer. The test is conducted by a radiologic technologist and results are read by a radiologist before being forwarded to your physician.