HENRY FORD HOSPITAL STATEMENT: Breast Cancer Screening
Henry Ford Health System believes that breast cancer screening, as a means of early cancer detection, is vital to successful treatment outcomes.
We will continue to offer annual mammograms to women over the age of 40, as recommended by the American Cancer Society and several national radiology organizations.
We believe that it is important to provide women starting at age 40 with the opportunity to have a mammogram on a yearly basis for the early detection of cancer, regardless of family history. Breast self exams also are very important in the early detection of cancer, and we recommend that women continue to do regular self breast exams, regardless of their age.
Therefore, at this time we do not plan to change our breast cancer screening practices based on the U.S. Preventative Services Task Forces' recently released breast cancer screening guidelines.
Our physicians will continue to provide patients with all available information about screening options and recommendations, to allow them to make informed decisions about their care.
