Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines � Monthly breast self-exams
�� Age�20-39: Clinical Breast Exam every 3 years
�� Age�40: Begin discussion with physician to determine when to start yearly mammograms
�� Age�45: Start yearly mammograms if you have not done so already
�� Age�55: Continue Mammograms every 2 years or by physician order
� Women with symptoms or a family history of breast cancer may need a mammogram prior to age 40
� Talk to a healthcare provider regarding a schedule for you
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Breast Cancer ServicesThe Comprehensive Breast Service of the
Community Cancer Center ensures that
the very best breast cancer services are
available in our community. The service
provides coordination of care for the
patient and family across the continuum,
from prevention & early detection, through
treatment and on to survivor services.
The�components�of�the�Comprehensive�Breast�Service�include:�
� Individualized coordination of services by
certified RN Breast Health Navigator
� Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning
� Radiation Oncology & Medical Oncology
� Education and Support for Patients and their Families
� Physician & other Professional Education
� Community Education
� Survivor Services
� Clinical Trials
� Genetic Testing
Multidisciplinary Treatment PlanningMultidisciplinary treatment planning
involves weekly conferences where newly
diagnosed breast cancer cases are pre-
sented for discussion to help facilitate
decisions in treatment planning. These
weekly conferences are attended by
physicians representing all aspects of
the patient’s care, including Oncologists,
Surgeons, Primary Care, Pathologists,
Radiologists, and the Breast Health
Navigator. This representation provides
the benefit of a team approach in order to
identify the best treatment option(s) for
the patient. Research has shown that mult-
disciplinary treatment planning increases
survivor rates.
Treatment OptionsMedical and Radiation Oncology, includ-
ing chemotherapy and radiation therapy
treatment options, are available at the
Community Cancer Center. The treatment
offered follow recommendations established
by the National Comprehensive access to
clinical trials and state of the art technol-
ogy. Additionally, the Breast Service staff
works with all physicians, women’s centers
& hospitals to facilitate coordinated care.
Breast Health NavigatorA Breast Health Navigator is a Registered
Nurse who is specially trained to facili-
tate breast cancer care. The Breast Health
Navigator offers educational resources for
the patient & family, answers their questions
and provides support during the breast
cancer experience. Facilitation of physi-
cian recommendations for patient care is
performed by the Breast Health Navigator
to help ensure patient understanding. To
contact the Breast Health Navigator at
the Community Cancer Center, please call
309-451-2216.
First�and�Foremost...�Here�for�you
Ensuring the very best breast services are available in our community
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Genetic TestingGenetic testing is a test that looks for inherited
changes or mutations in a person’s genes. It
is done by gathering a blood or saliva sample
from a patient that is sent to a specialty lab that
performs this type of testing. Only 5–10% of all
cancers diagnosed are due to inherited germ-
line genetic mutations, so not all patients with
cancer need to have this testing completed.
A�doctor�may�refer�a�patient�for�genetic�coun-
seling�and�testing�if�they�meet�certain�criteria.�
Testing�may�be�indicated�for�those�who�have�
one�or�more�of�the�following�qualifications:�
� Diagnosed with a cancer at or before
age 50
� Family history of the same type of cancer(s) on their mother or father’s side of the family
� Have been diagnosed with 2 different types of cancers
� Are of certain ethnicity such as Ashkenazi Jewish
Having an inherited genetic mutation can
increase a person’s risk of developing a
specific type of cancer & it may also change
treatment recommendations in someone
newly diagnosed with cancer.
People need to be knowledgeable
about their family history of cancer in parents,
siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cous-
ins. Knowing the type of cancer they had and
the age they were diagnosed with that cancer
may be critical in determining if genetic test-
ing is warranted and if insurance will cover the
testing cost.
Support ServicesThe�following�are�educations�&�supportive�services�provided�by�the�Comprehensive�Breast�
Service�of�the�Community�Cancer�Center.�For�more�information,�please�call�309-451-8500.
Nutrition Services The Community Cancer Center has an oncol-
ogy certified registered dietitian who works
with the healthcare team to provide nutri-
tion assessment, education, and counsel-
ing for patients and caregivers whether
going through chemotherapy, radiation ther-
apy or survivorship. For more info, or if you
are interested in meeting with our dietitian
to discuss a topic that concerns you or your
family, please call 309-451-2218.
Breast Cancer Support Group This is a professionally facilitated support
group that meets monthly to address the
issues and concerns women experience at
various stages of breast cancer treatment
and recovery.
Community Education Educational programs relating to the latest
research information of breast cancer preven-
tion, early detection, & treatment options are
offered on an ongoing basis.
Lymphedema Clinic This clinic provides both education on and
screening for lymphedema. Classes meet
the first and third Monday of each month at
9:00 at the Community Cancer Center with
services provided by Advocate Bromenn and
OSF. To register call 309-451-2216.
Reach to Recovery® This program provides information & sup-
port for women newly diagnosed with breast
cancer. Reach to Recovery® volunteers are
breast cancer survivors who have been care-
fully selected & trained to visit or call patients
after diagnosis.
Look Good…Feel Better® Look Good…Feel Better® is a single session
class designed to help women undergoing
cancer treatment learn more about appear-
ance-related side effects of their treatment.
Volunteer cosmetologists teach women how
to enhance their appearance by using
make-up techniques.
At the Community Cancer Center, a
Registered Nurse will meet with individuals
to educate them about the testing process
and to discuss the possible benefits & lim-
itations of testing.
For� more� info� about� genetic� testing�
at� the� Community� Cancer� Center� call�
309-451-8500.
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