Prisma Health On Call: Ask your breast cancer questions

What questions do you have for Prisma Health specialists?

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Nextdoor
  • Email

Women over 40 are encouraged to schedule a mammogram annually (since early detection is prevention).

Photo provided by Prisma Health

As October draws near, you might start seeing Breast Cancer Awareness Month ads and reminders to get a mammogram pop up on your social feeds. Our pro tip: Don’t keep scrolling.

Next to skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US. The good news: If caught early, an incredible 99% of women survive at least five years after diagnosis.

That’s why for this month’s installment of Prisma Health On Call, we’re connecting readers to Prisma Health specialists who are on call and ready to answer your questions regarding breast cancer prevention, detection, surgery + reconstruction.

Think:
❓ If I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, do I really need to get a mammogram?
❓ What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
❓ If I’m diagnosed, can diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices help?
❓ Are there any new treatments?

Submit your questions , and we’ll share the experts’ answers in a few weeks.

Ask the experts

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Nextdoor
  • Email
Bethany is based out of Sacramento, CA, and loves the city for its sunny days and local coffee. She previously owned and operated Sacramento Press, but made her way to 6AM City so she could spend more time doing what she loves most: writing + editing. She also enjoys gardening, running, traveling, and doing almost any activity outside.