Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Trinity Health’s Breast Center at the Lakes Village provides a seamless, patient-centered experience from screening to survivorship. Radiologist and Co-Medical Director Dr. Cortney Garlick spoke with Good Morning Grand Haven.
Hear this informative interview below.
. Fast Facts About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women after skin cancer.
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in her lifetime — that’s one person every 2 minutes in the U.S.
Men can also get breast cancer, though it’s rare (about 1 in 100 cases).
· Screening and Diagnosis
Routine mammograms are the first step; if abnormalities are found, diagnostic imaging and biopsies are scheduled quickly.
Same-day results are provided whenever possible to reduce anxiety and accelerate care.
. Nurse Navigators: The Heart of Care
Nurse navigators guide patients through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
They provide clarity, emotional support, and help coordinate referrals and resources.
· Know Your Risk and Your Normal
Risk factors include being female, age 50+, family history, and BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutations.
Understanding your personal risk and recognizing changes in your breast or underarm area is key to early detection.
· Symptoms to Watch For
Changes in breast size or shape
Pain in any area of the breast
Nipple discharge (including blood)
New lumps in the breast or underarm
· Get Screened
Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early.
Women should begin annual screenings at age 40 and continue every other year until age 74.
· Commitment to Excellence
Trinity Health Breast Center – Lakes Village is nationally accredited and one of only two Certified Quality Breast Centers of Excellence in Michigan.
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