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Mammograms Save Lives. Schedule Yours Today!

Women in Prince George’s County are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages or later stages.  However, when detected early, breast cancer is treatable and has a survival rate of 95 percent!

 

That’s why Doctors Community Hospital developed its Center for Comprehensive Breast Care.  As the first of its kind in the county, we provide complete breast care including digital mammograms.  The benefits of digital mammograms are clear:

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+ Improved image quality

+ Reduced compression times

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+ Faster image access

+ Lower X-ray exposure

 

It is recommended that women ages 40 or older have a mammogram every year.

 

Also, if you answer yes to the following questions, you may be eligible for a free digital mammogram.

 

+ Are you a Prince George’s County resident?

+ Are you uninsured, underinsured or low-income?

+ Are you between the ages of 40 and 65?

 

Call us today to schedule an appointment or to learn whether you qualify for our free mammogram program.  (Appointments are conveniently available Monday through Saturday.)

 

Doctors Community Hospital

Center for Comprehensive Breast Care

8116 Good Luck Road

Professional Office Building, Suite 110

Lanham, Maryland 20706

301-DCH-4YOU (301-324-4968)

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