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Virginia Hospital Center was the first NAPBC-accredited breast center in Virginia and Washington, DC, and one of the first breast centers nationwide to receive the esteemed distinction by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Administered by the American College of Surgeons, the NAPBC is a new program that sets rigorous standards for breast cancer care. Congratulations and thanks to all those who played an instrumental role in achieving this outstanding accomplishment in an effort to provide our patients with the best experience and best outcomes. |
Fast Facts About the Center for Breast Health at Virginia Hospital Center
- Founded in 2007
- Full range of multidisciplinary breast health services in one location
- All specialists—including surgeons, breast imagers, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, pathologists, physical therapists, breast health educators and breast oncology nurses—have advanced training in breast health
- State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, including all-digital mammography, CT scanning, breast ultrasound and MRI, and nuclear imaging for localization of sentinel lymph nodes
- The only northern Virginia medical facility to offer Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
- All-private patient rooms with daybeds
- Access to cancer support services
- Access to massage therapy services
To learn more about the NAPBC-accredited Center for Breast Health at Virginia Hospital Center, visit www.napbcatvhc.com. To find a physician or service related to the Center, please call 703.907.8700.
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Four key components for a complete breast screening
- Annual mammogram over age 40
- Annual clinical breast examinations
- Breast self-examination
- Knowing your family’s health history
To schedule your digital mammogram at Virginia Hospital Center, call 703.558.8500. |
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- Wear separates so you can leave some of your clothes on during the exam.
- Do not wear deodorant, powder or lotions. Residue from such substances can be mistaken for calcifications on the scan, and can result in unnecessary callbacks.
- Schedule your mammogram when your breasts are least tender, such as a week or two after your period.
- Take a friend or family member with you for support if you are nervous.
- Bring documentation from previous breast screenings, biopsies and other procedures to ensure technicians are fully aware of any past problems.
- If you have had previous mammograms, bring your films with you so they can be used for comparison studies.
- Have your referring physician’s name and contact information with you during your visit so the Women’s Imaging Center will know where to send your mammography report.
To schedule your digital mammogram at Virginia Hospital Center, call 703.558.8500. For more information on digital mammography, visit the link below.
http://www.virginiahospitalcenter.com/medical/radiology/mammography.aspx
Did you know?
- A mammogram is a picture of the breast. Invented more than 30 years ago, mammograms can often show a breast lump before it can be felt, and they are still the best tool doctors have to find breast cancer early.
- A breast lump has to be about one inch in diameter, or about the size of a quarter, for a woman to feel it herself. A digital mammogram can reveal an abnormality as small as a pencil eraser.
- 20% to 30% of women with breast cancer have a family member with this disease.Source:American Cancer Society
- Therefore, it’s important to note that 70% to 80% of women who get breast cancer do not have a family history of this disease. Source: American Cancer Society
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KNOWING WHO TO TRUST WHEN YOU HAVE BREAST CANCER
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is emotionally and physically draining. For many patients, that stress is compounded with confusion over where to seek treatment and whom to entrust with their care. Wouldn’t it be nice is there were a third-party rating system using clear, evidence-based criteria to identify the best breast centers across the U.S.? Well, now there is The American College of Surgeons created the National Accreditation Program for Breast Center (NAPBC) to raise the bar and standardize protocols to prevent the uneven cancer care patients so often receive Virginia Hospital Center was the first in Virginia and Washington, D.C. and one of the first nationwide to be accredited under the NAPBC.
To learn more about the NAPBC-accredited Center for Breast Health at Virginia Hospital Center, click on this link:http://www.virginiahospitalcenter.com/medical/accredited_breast_center.aspx
BREAST CANCER RESOURCES
http://www.virginiahospitalcenter.com/medical/resources.aspx
LADIES FOR LIFE
Saturday 10/3 from 10 am to 12 pm
Virginia Hospital Center with Chilli Amar
Ladies for Life is a free breast cancer education event for women of all ages. Saturday, October 3 from 10am to 12pm. Attendees will receive a FREE “Pink Ribbon Pack” (while supplies last) For more information and to view the “Pink Ribbon Pack” click on this link:
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Special activities and giveaways include:
- Panel at 11 am – Preventing Reducing Your Risk of Beast Cancer – Experts will discuss breast cancer screenings, family history, genetic testing, nutrition, exercise more. Q&A will follow panel.
- Visit a host of health and wellness information booths
- Enjoy free chair massages by the Hospital’s Teal Center for Therapeutic Bodywork
- Schedule your mammogram
- Enjoy complimentary chair massages & refreshments
- Hear great music compliments of MIX 107.3
- Hosted by MIX 107.3’s Chilli Amar
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Door Prizes:
- One weekend night stay at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City & dinner for two
- Friday night stay at the Marriott Crystal Gateway
- Enjoy free chair massages by the Hospital’s Teal Center for Therapeutic Bodywork
- Mammograms, massages and more
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"Pink Jams! *is *a unique Washington DC based music project, designed to promote breast cancer awareness through spectacular live music shows across the East coast - 'Great Music for a Great Cause'"
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