www.phs.org/Medicaid 3 Catch cancer early Getting regular breast cancer screenings is one of the best ways to catch cancer early, when it is easiest to treat. A mammogram is a quick, safe procedure that uses low-dose X-rays to create images of the inside of the breast. A radiologist will review and analyze the images and send the results to your healthcare provider. The best part? Mammograms typically have no side effects and only take a few minutes. Mammograms are effective. They can detect breast cancer before you experience symptoms. They can even distinguish breast changes or lumps that are too small to feel. By getting regular screening mammograms, your provider can track changes in your breast tissue over time. This helps with early detection and gives you more treatment options if needed. According to the American Cancer Society, the rate of invasive breast cancer in females has increased by 1% each year from 2012 to 2021. In New Mexico, it is estimated that 1,850 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025. While the rate of breast cancer has increased over the years, there is good news. The rate of breast cancer deaths has gone down, and survival rates are going up. This is in large part due to early detection methods, such as screening mammography. Lifestyle choices like a healthy diet and body weight, staying active, limiting alcohol, and avoiding tobacco can lower your cancer risk. Breast cancer screening is a valuable tool to add to your cancer prevention tool kit. It’s important to talk to your provider for their suggestion on when you should have your screening mammograms. Act today for a healthy tomorrow. Sources: American Cancer Society; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Presbyterian virtual care makes getting care easy from anywhere in New Mexico With busy summer schedules, it can be hard to keep up with your healthcare. Presbyterian virtual care makes it convenient to get care from wherever you are in New Mexico. Now is the perfect time to use virtual care, also called telehealth or telemedicine, to get the care you need. You can easily schedule an appointment and talk with a provider over video. Don’t have a primary care provider (PCP) or need to find a new one? You can establish and build a relationship with a provider online using Virtual Primary Care. You can use a Virtual Primary Care visit for: • Preventive and general care • Diagnosis and management of chronic care conditions • Medication management and review • Prescription orders and refills, including birth control • Lab and radiology orders • Referrals to specialists and in-person primary care, when needed We also offer Virtual Urgent Care and Virtual Behavioral Health options. Visit www.phs.org/virtualcare to make an appointment and learn more.
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