(KIWA Staff Photo)Orange City, Iowa (Sioux County Radio) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and health care providers at Orange City Area Health System are encouraging women to schedule their annual mammograms.
Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women in Iowa and across the country. Health care professionals say many patients still delay routine screenings because of busy schedules, fear, or long gaps between medical visits.
Reason Behind the Scans
Jenny Campbell, manager of the radiology department at Orange City Area Health System, explains what drives her team every day.
Calming Fears
Sarah Van Beek, a mammography expert at Orange City Area Health System, shares how staff supports patients throughout the screening process.
What to Expect
- Time Commitment: A typical mammogram takes less than 20 minutes.
- Advanced Technology: Modern facilities use 3D tomography to view precise tissue and compare results with previous years.
- Screening Guidelines: The American Cancer Society recommends routine mammograms beginning at age 40, or 10 years before a close relative’s diagnosis if there is a family history of breast cancer.
Patients interested in scheduling a mammogram can call Orange City Health System at (712) 737-2000 or schedule an appointment online.
