Breast Care Program

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Breast health is deeply personal, and our Breast Care Program is designed to honor that. Whether you’re coming in for a routine mammogram or facing a diagnosis, we provide expert care in a warm, respectful environment. Our services include screening, diagnostics, surgery, oncology options—all tailored to your needs and preferences. We believe in early detection, informed decision-making, and compassionate support throughout your journey. Our team works closely with you and your family to ensure you feel heard, empowered, and cared for. We also offer genetic counseling and survivorship support to help you navigate every phase of care. Breast health is about more than medicine—it’s about trust, comfort, and hope. We’re here with you, every step of the way.

Our multidisciplinary cancer care team is dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients by determining the best treatment option, which may include one or more of the following:

Dedicated women’s imaging radiology

Surgery

Medical oncology

Radiation oncology

Breast care coordination

We work with patients and their primary care provider to access our support services in a timely manner—whether they are driving across town or across the state—and try to coordinate all initial appointments for the same day. Our breast care coordinator meets with patients and is available throughout their experiences at Confluence Health, guiding them through each step of the process.

Screening for breast cancer.

Breast cancer screening is a crucial process for detecting breast cancer at an early stage, often before any symptoms appear. The primary goal of screening is to identify cancer early when it is most treatable and potentially curable. Screening methods include mammograms, clinical breast exams (CBE), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test.

Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Screening mammograms are a key tool used to diagnose breast cancer. A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast, intended to find cancer before any signs or symptoms have appeared. Although screening mammograms can save lives, they have limitations. The potential life-saving benefit of screening mammograms is different for each woman.

Below are Confluence Health’s recommendations for breast cancer screening mammograms.

For healthy women ages 40-49

To measure your personal risk, use a breast cancer risk tool (such as www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool).
To decide whether screening mammograms are right for you, discuss your personal risk of breast cancer with your doctor.

For healthy women ages 50-74

Have a screening mammogram at least once every two years.
To measure your personal risk, use a breast cancer risk tool (such as www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool).
Weigh the pros and cons of screening mammograms yearly versus every two years. Every two years reduces false positives and may reduce overdiagnosis. Every year gives a slightly better chance of finding cancer at an earlier and more curable stage.
To decide whether screening mammograms are right for you, discuss your personal risk of breast cancer with your doctor.

For healthy women ages 75+

For women ages 75 and older, the benefits of mammography depend on overall health and life expectancy.
Younger, healthier women are more likely to benefit than older women who are in poor health.
Discuss with your doctor whether to continue screening mammograms.

If you have any breast symptoms such as pain or lumps, contact your doctor right away.

For more information call (509) 436-6219 or toll free at (866) 788-0020

Useful Links

Confluence Breast Cancer Screening Mammogram Recommendations.

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