Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.  The American Cancer Society recommends that women age 40 and older have a screening mammogram every year.  Screening mammogram offers the best chance of finding breast cancer early.  Finding breast cancer early means more treatment options and a better chance for a cure.  Early detection is the best protection.

St. Anthony’s has the latest technology to help detect cancer early.  All of our mammograms are run through a computer-aided mammography system which acts as an “image checker” to help analyze and identify possible cancerous areas for the radiologist to focus on.   In addition, for women with dense breast tissue, St. Anthony’s has a 4-channel MRI unit which offers breast imaging to detect possible breast cancer.

St. Anthony’s offers mammography in three convenient locations:

            St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
            503 North Maple Street
            Effingham, Illinois 62401

            St. Anthony’s Diagnostic Center
            900 West Temple Avenue
            Effingham, Illinois 62401
           
            St. Anthony’s Diagnostic Center – Newton
            507 West Washington Street
            Newton, Illinois 62448

To schedule your mammogram, call St. Anthony’s Diagnostic Scheduling at 217-347-1540 or 1-800-900-1540.  Consult with your physician about your option for a breast MRI.