Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention

Welcome to the Inova Saville Center The goal of early cancer screening is to catch breast cancer when it’s easiest to treat and the chance of survival is higher. The experts and specialists at the Inova Saville Center will assist you in navigating you through your health risk assessment and offer you guidance on cancer prevention. We will create a customized plan based on your risk level to incorporate screenings, education, prevention and overall wellness. We offer the latest technology for our screenings and procedures to make sure you are taken care of on every level. FROM OUR BLOG: Breast Cancer Screening and Detection: 5 Frequently Asked Questions Breast Screenings There are multiple options for breast cancer screening, including genetic counseling and testing, clinical breast exams with an experienced healthcare provider, and breast imaging including mammograms, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast. However, timing and frequency of breast cancer screenings will be determined by whether or not you are at an average or above-average risk for developing breast cancer. If you are average risk and fall under the criteria below, and have not had a mammogram within the last year, we ask you to schedule your mammogram first before calling to schedule an appointment. Women between 40 and 44 have the option to start screening with a mammogram every year. Women 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year. Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year, or they can choose to continue yearly mammograms. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live at least 10 more years. All women should understand what to expect when getting a mammogram for breast cancer screening – what the test can and cannot do. Schedule a mammogram online or call Fairfax Radiology Centers at 703-698-4488.   The goal of early cancer screening is to catch breast cancer when it’s easiest to treat and the chance of survival is higher. The specialized providers at the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center can assist you in navigating your options to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer. Guidance for Those at Higher Risk One of the most important things you can do to lower your risk of breast cancer is to know your risk and get screened. Those considered high risk for breast cancer include women who have, but are not limited to having: A personal or family history of breast issues or breast cancer Increased breast density History of radiation treatment therapy to the chest or breasts If you or your mother took diethylstilbestrol between 1940 and 1971 If you or close family members have known mutations or changes in your breast cancer genes (BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, BARD1, CDH1, CHEK2, NBN, PALB2, PMS2, PTEN (Cowden syndrome), RAD51C, RAD51D, NF1 (neurofi bromatosis) or TP53 (Li-Fraumeni syndrome) If you believe you are at higher risk, please schedule a consultation with a Saville provider for a breast cancer risk assessment. Schedule a mammogram online or call Fairfax Radiology Centers at 703-698-4488.   Genetic Screening If you have a family history of cancer, there is a likelihood you may be genetically predisposed. Our specialists will explain the complex medical information and implications of genetic testing to you.