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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Make time. Get your mammogram.

Early Detection is the Best Defense Against Breast Cancer

October is Beast Cancer Awareness month – our care team has a passion to help you stay healthy and avoid a life-changing diagnosis. Our 3D mammography provides clearer images for earlier detection and better outcomes. You are worth it – talk to your provider today about scheduling a mammogram at GRH. Mammograms save lives.

Listen to general surgeon, Dr. Brandy McLendon talk about the benefits of early detection and advances in cancer care available here at GRH.

"A mammogram can often find breast changes that could be cancer years before physical symptoms develop. Results from many decades of research clearly show that women who have regular mammograms are more likely to have breast cancer found early, are less likely to need aggressive treatment like surgery to remove the breast (mastectomy) and chemotherapy, and are more likely to be cured."

-American Cancer Society


Early detection dramatically improves treatment success and survival rates. If breast cancer is found early, the five-year survival rate is almost 100 percent.

The 3D mammogram technology used at Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics detects 41% more of invasive cancers, while also reducing false positive results by up to 40%.

Did you know:

  • One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
  • One in 1,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer
  • There are over 3.8 million survivors of breast cancer in the United States

Ways to detect breast cancer early:

  • Monthly self breast exams
  • Breast exams performed by your provider
  • Yearly mammograms completed after age 40
  • Genetic testing

Bottom line? We provide a more accurate mammogram, for earlier detection and better survival rates — for YOU.

If you're over the age of 40 or are considered to be at high risk for breast cancer, talk to your doctor about a 3D mammogram today.

Cancer Care at Home

Oncologist Maynard Bronstein, MD, PhD, and Rachel Gomes, RN, share their thoughts on providing our cancer patients with the care they need right here at home.

Health care is our Mission. Patients are our Passion.

Learn more about what to expect from your imaging appointment here.