What You Can Do

"Julie was a daughter, she was a sister, she was a friend, she was a college roommate, she was a parent, she was a social worker, and my favorite of all, she was my girlfriend. Why am I doing this? Because I don't want you to lose your wife. I don't want your children to lose their mother. I don't want your friends to lose their friends." —Tony Bernatovicz

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the state of Washington. In fact, you probably know someone who has been affected by it. This is one of the reasons why breast health is so personal. You probably know someone who has been affected by it.

Every woman is at risk for breast cancer. In fact, 1 in 8 women will develop it in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. But when breast cancer is caught early, it's easier to treat successfully. From the U.S. government (check out the CDC's podcast) to your personal healthcare provider, experts agree: having a mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer early.

The good news about your personal health is, you have the power to take matters into your own hands! For example, you can:

• Do a monthly self-breast exam.
• Make your mammogram appointment.
• Schedule your annual gynecological exam.
• Remind someone you care about to make an appointment.
• Take a quiz to learn if you are at risk for breast cancer.
• Get information about Southwest's genetic testing program for breast, colorectal, melanoma ovarian, and uterine cancer.
• Learn about the warning signs of breast cancer.
• Join a breast cancer support group.
• Share your story about breast health.
• Get connected with others.

Contact Us

Kearney Breast Center
200 NE Mother Joseph Place, Suite 420
Vancouver, WA 98665

360.514.6161 (Breast Center main number)
360.514.6164 (Nurse Navigator)
360.891.2642 (Radiologists)
360.213.9955 or 503.808.9803 (Southwest Medical Group Surgical Specialists)
360.989.3494 (Southwest Medical Group Plastic Surgery)