Breast Health
Breast health services at North Shore-LIJ Health System facilities include education, prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment. Our mission is to provide high quality care that is accessible and cost-effective. Our services include state-of-the-art technology and the most advanced tests and therapies available today.
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This site is intended to encourage women to assume an active role in routine breast care, and to provide information for educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Please consult your medical professional prior to making any significant healthcare decisions. If you do not have a personal physician, you may find one in the Physician Directory section of the web site, at the top right of your screen, or by calling 1-888-321-DOCS. |
Introduction
Today, an important part of women's health is routine breast health, which can significantly affect one's health. Although detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages is the main goal of routine breast care, other benign conditions, such as fibrocystic breasts, are often discovered.
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Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women, with Long Island rates among the highest in the Nation. The information provided has been designed to help you understand the various types of benign (non-cancerous) breast changes that women experience, as well as understand screening for the early detection of breast cancer. Information is provided on methods doctors use to distinguish between benign changes and breast cancer. This web site also reviews risk factors that increase a woman's chance of developing breast cancer and offers information on guidelines, special diagnostic testing and treatment of breast cancer. We look forward to receiving your comments and suggestions so we may better serve you and your family. |
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