Key points from today’s guests:
Gina Becker, mammogram road-tripper
- One thing that prompted a group drive from Manhattan, Kansas to The University Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas is that she had an unusual lab results on a biopsy that pointed to some kind of a rare disease.
- Her friend, Loretta, set up six slots for appointments together.
- A 10-year cancer survivor, she had been getting mammograms regularly, but knows the importance of screening.
- They chose the Cancer Center because this is their specialty.
Alison Wheatley, mammogram road-tripper
- She never thought there was a big reason to get a mammogram regularly unless there was a family history, but going with her friends has helped her get checked every year.
- There’s also a celebration together to get their notifications of being all clear at the same time.
- The earlier you start planning, the more efficient the trip can be with scheduling slots.
Majka Jankowiak, mammogram road-tripper
- She said she didn’t know getting a mammogram could be that much fun.
- It was exciting for her to build in shopping and visiting places together as part of an important medical test.
- It’s never a great experience to get a mammogram itself, she said, but doing it together makes the whole experience much more enjoyable.
- They may even expand it to an overnight trip.
Dr. Onalisa Winblad, division director, breast imaging, The University of Kansas Cancer Center
- We are seeing more women getting together to get their mammograms as a groups.
- Screening every year gives patients the best chance at detecting cancer early.
- Our team of specialists is dedicated to scanning for breast cancer and we have the most advanced technology. This means more accurate results and the best recommendations for patients.
- When you come to a comprehensive NCI-designated cancer center like ours, you have access to a variety of the best resources to help patients.
- For anyone traveling a longer distance here, it is recommended to set up earlier appointments in case there are any further tests that need to be conducted later that day.
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director, infection prevention & control, The University of Kansas Health System
- COVID hospitalizations this week have increased from 14 patients last week to 20 patients this week.
- The CDC released new data that shows that RSV hospitalizations may be worse than COVID or flu for those with comorbid conditions.
- It is important to have conversations with your health care professional about RSV vaccines.
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Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 8 a.m. CT is the next Morning Medical Update. Breast cancer surgery saves lives, but it can lead to problems with the lymphatic system. Learn about the new procedures that can help stop lymphedema before it starts.
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