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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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A. General Breast Health
Information
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Where can I get a breast examination?
- I have a lump in my breast - what do I do?
- Where do I go for a free or low cost breast exam?
- Do I qualify for a free mammogram?
- How often should I get a mammogram?
- What is the difference between a screening
and diagnostic mammogram?
- Where can I get a mammogram?
- How do I prepare for a mammogram?
- Is a mammogram painful?
- I had a mammogram and now I need to see a surgeon - who do I call?
- I need a breast ultrasound - who do I call?
- I need a breast MRI - what is it and who do I call?
B. For Breast Cancer Patients
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I've just been diagnosed with
breast cancer. What can I do and where can I go for information?
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Where do I find a breast Surgeon?
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Where do I find an Oncologist?
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Where do I find a Radiation
Oncologist?
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What is a clinical trial?
Should I participate in one?
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C. Services and Products
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Where can I get mastectomy
supplies, such as breast prostheses, mastectomy bras, swimming suits,
lingerie?
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A. General Breast Health Information
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Where can I get a breast
examination?
Contact your physician and request an appointment for a Clinical Breast
Exam.
For information on breast exams >>
If you do not have a physician, have limited financial
resources and no insurance, there are a number of places you can call.
For information on
obtaining a free or low cost breast exam >>
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I have a lump in my breast -
what do I do?
Contact your physician and request an appointment for a Clinical Breast
Exam. For information on breast exams >>
If you do not have a physician, have limited financial
resources and no insurance, there are a number of places you can call.
For information on
obtaining a free or low cost breast exam >>
Where can I get a mammogram?
There are a number of facilities that offer mammograms. For list of
diagnostic imaging centers in Martin and St. Lucie Counties,
click here.
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I've just found a lump, what should I do?
It is very important to have the lump evaluation for a medical doctor or
nurse practitioner. This involves a doctor's examination, a mammogram, and
if necessary an ultrasound. Then, if indicated, the doctor may refer you
to see a surgeon for a consultation and possible biopsy. It is also
important to have any unusual problems (such as nipple discharge) evaluated.
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B. For Breast Cancer Patients
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I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer.
What can I do and where can I go for information?
Contact Carolyn McDonald,
Breast Health
Navigator at the Robert & Carol Weissman Cancer at Martin Memorial Hospital
at (772) 223-5945 Ext. 3774.
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There are a number of surgeons
specializing in breast cancer in Martin & St. Lucie Counties.
For a list of surgeons >>
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What is a clinical trial? How do I find out more information?
C. Services and Products
1. Where can I get mastectomy
supplies, such as breast prostheses, mastectomy bras, swimming suits,
lingerie?
There are a number of vendors in our
area who provide these services.
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