OCTOBER: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Early detection of breast cancer followed by prompt treatment saves lives.

A team of dedicated subspecialty radiologists, clinical and basic scientists and specialized staff at UCLA uses the cutting edge technology to perform ultrasound studies, digital mammography and image-guided biopsies. One 3.0 Tesla MRI is dedicated to women's breast imaging, biopsies, cardiac imaging and other MRI studies. Schedule an Appointment: (310) 301- 6800 Immediate appointments and same-day appointments are available. Facility Locations: Santa Monica-UCLA Women's Imaging Center 1260 15th Street, Suite 111 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Driving Direction & Parking Info Iris Cantor Center for Breast Imaging at UCLA 200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite B165-10 Los Angeles, CA 90095 Driving Direction & Parking Info Radiologists: Lawrence Bassett, M.D. Nanette DeBruhl, M.D. Anne Hoyt, M.D. Cheryce Poon, M.D. Colin Wells, M.D. Nazanin Yaghmai, M.D.

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program is dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues, especially the importance of early detection through a nationwide campaign. Three UCLA Breast Imaging Radiologists join the forces to spread the message in the media. Dr. Lawrence Bassett appeared on a new TV-talk show, The Doctors, to discuss what you can do to reduce your risk of terminal breast cancer by 30 percent. He also talked about new breast imaging technologies. Dr. Nanette DeBruhl appeared on Fox-Channel 11 to talk about the importance of breast cancer screenings, testing and treatments as a prelude to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
VIDEO: October is National Breast Cancer Month Dr. Anne Hoyt commented in a KABC- Channel 7 segment on strategies to prevent breast cancer through the various stages of a woman's life. Women should begin annual screening mammography at age 40.
VIDEO: Strategies to Prevent Breast Cancer


For more information about breast health,
please visit:

• National Breast Cancer Foundation
  http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
  
  
• National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  http://nbcam.org/
  
  
• US FDA/CDRH: Mammography Program
  http://www.fda.gov/CDRH/MAMMOGRAPHY/