CHARLOTTE — Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Health professionals stress the importance of early detection. The 5-year survival rate of breast cancer cases that are diagnosed at a localized stage -- meaning there’s no sign that the cancer has spread outside of the breast -- is 99%, according to the NBCF.
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Mammograms can find signs of breast cancer early. Atrium Health has a list of locations across our area where you can make an appointment.
Anson County:
Atrium Health Anson
2301 US Highway 74 West, Wadesboro, NC 28170
704-994-4530
Cabarrus County:
Atrium Health Cabarrus Breast Health Center
1045 NorthEast Gateway Court, NE, Concord, NC 28025
704-403-1729
Cleveland County:
Atrium Health Cleveland Imaging
315 Weathers St., Shelby, NC 28150
980-487-4810
Gaston County:
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
706 West Kings St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086
980-487-4810
Lincoln County:
1) Atrium Health Lincoln
433 McAlister Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092
980-212-1400
2) Atrium Health Lincoln Imaging
275 Highway 16 North, Suite 201, Denver, NC 28037
980-212-1400
Mecklenburg County:
Call 704-442-4390 or schedule here.
Stanly County:
Atrium Health Stanly Breast Health Center
105 Yadkin St., Suite 201, Albemarle, NC 28001
704-403-1729
Union County:
Call 704-442-4390 or schedule here.
York County:
Call 704-442-4390 or schedule here.
There are several things you should know once you’ve scheduled your breast exam. You can find more information on how to prepare and what to expect during and after breast imaging or testing here.
Preventive care is key to beating breast cancer. Along with scheduling mammograms as recommended by their provider, women should perform monthly self-breast exams and have regular clinical breast examinations by a trained medical professional.
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