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Gundersen brings advanced breast care services to Prairie du Chien

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Nearly 250,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States, outpacing all other types of cancer. Early detection remains the best way to fight the disease. It's the reason Gundersen Health System provides high-quality breast screening—and now—breast diagnostic services in Prairie du Chien.

"We're pleased to expand our breast care services at the Gundersen Prairie du Chien Clinic. In addition to digital screening mammography, patients can receive specialized care if they need further evaluation of a breast problem," says John Pape, MD, clinical breast radiologist and section head of Gundersen Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Cancer and Breast Care Outreach.

Most mammograms reveal no problems. However, if an abnormality or questionable finding is detected (about 1 in 10 women), additional screening, such as a diagnostic mammogram, diagnostic ultrasound or ultrasound-guided biopsy, is often necessary. These services are now provided at the Gundersen Prairie du Chien Clinic by the same clinical breast specialists who care for patients at Gundersen’s Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care in La Crosse.

Gundersen clinical breast radiologists are also available in Prairie du Chien to examine new breast lumps, pain or skin changes.

"We understand that if you're called back for a diagnostic screening, it can be a stressful time. We'll make every effort to bring our specialized breast care services to you, eliminating an added trip to La Crosse," says Dr. Pape.

It's good to know you can receive advanced breast care services close to home, by the leader in breast health, if you need it. Learn more at gundersenhealth.org/breast-care.

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