One Small Step Now. Peace of Mind Later.
A mammogram takes just minutes. But it gives you peace of mind for years to come. Finding breast cancer early makes it easier to treat and can save your life.
Wondering when to start? Our quick breast cancer assessment helps you understand your personal risk. Just answer a few questions about your age, family history, hormone use, and other breast cancer risk factors. When you're done, you’ll get a personalized report to guide your next step.
Who Should Take the Assessment?
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You’re 40 or older
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You have a family history of breast cancer (a major breast cancer risk factor)
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You’ve noticed a lump or change in your breast
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You’ve had surgery like a lumpectomy or mastectomy
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You have breast implants
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You’re experiencing nipple discharge, rash, or other skin changes
Are you at risk for breast cancer?
How Can I Use This Report to Improve My Health?
After you take the breast cancer assessment, you immediately receive a report. This breast cancer risk analysis highlights key breast cancer risk factors, giving you information to help decide on when and how often you should receive a mammogram. The report also recommends changes to your lifestyle to reduce your chance of getting breast cancer.
The report will help you see how your family history, exercise level and age play important roles in developing breast cancer.
What is My Risk for Developing Breast Cancer?
Each year, one in eight women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. Finding breast cancer early is the key to curing the disease. Our assessment, along with annual mammography, provides a powerful breast cancer risk analysis to help identify your risk early and guide prevention action.
What Happens if My Breast Cancer Report States I Am at Risk?
If the breast cancer risk analysis shows you're at higher risk, a CHRISTUS Health nurse reach out. You can also consult your primary care doctor or OB/GYN to discuss the findings. Your doctor may recommend genetic testing to further evaluate your breast cancer risk factors and overall risk profile.
Early detection of breast cancer is the first step to a cure. Protect yourself from the effects of breast cancer. Take the assessment.