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Friday, October 19, 2012

Where to Get a Breast Examination in Kane County

The Illinois Cancer Registry estimates 1,890 women statewide will die from breast cancer this year, and about 9,400 women will be diagnosed. Early detection, offered in routine exams at numerous Tri-Cities locations, saves thousands of lives annually.

Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Here is a list of local places where you can go for mammograms and breast exams in Kane County: Going for an exam can be nerve-wracking. To better understand the importance of exams, here's helpful information that explains the process, when you should go and why: Breast self-exams There has been a lot of heated debate in the research and medical communities about the usefulness of breast self-exams in detecting breast cancer in the early stages. One cancer research organization has even said it’s a myth. The American Cancer Society’s guidelines …

Tarun Mullick,MD, Therapeutic-Interventional Gastroenterologist

10:44 am on Sunday, October 21, 2012

Self Exam is NOT a myth from my personal experience.It helps-Dr.OZ showed how to do it correctly.So go to his website. Also if you have no insurance--do comparative shopping. For Example we offer Colonoscopy in our office at almost 50% off.   more ›

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