Voted a top OB/GYN in 2012 by Consumers’ Research Council of America, Shawanda Renee Obey, MD, works as a supervising physician at Northeast Valley Health Corporation in San Fernando, California. In addition to providing outpatient obstetric and gynecologic care to underserved residents of the San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita, Shawanda Renee Obey, MD, counsels patients on breast cancer prevention.
Screening tests for breast cancer have become more advanced and are able to identify cancerous breast cells before other warning signs or symptoms appear. Keeping up with regular screenings and identifying cancer early leads to better survival rates. After age 40, typically breast cancer screenings include a clinical breast exam and mammography. Women with histories of breast cancer in their families or other heightened risk factors may undergo breast MRIs to look for cancerous changes in the breast.
If you have an abnormal finding on your screening test, it’s critical to follow up with your doctor right away to get early treatment for the best chance of survival. If you don’t have insurance, the Komen Breast Care Helpline may be able to assist you with finding a low-cost mammography service in your area. Call the helpline at 1-877-GO-KOMEN to find out more about breast cancer screening resources in your area.
Screening tests for breast cancer have become more advanced and are able to identify cancerous breast cells before other warning signs or symptoms appear. Keeping up with regular screenings and identifying cancer early leads to better survival rates. After age 40, typically breast cancer screenings include a clinical breast exam and mammography. Women with histories of breast cancer in their families or other heightened risk factors may undergo breast MRIs to look for cancerous changes in the breast.
If you have an abnormal finding on your screening test, it’s critical to follow up with your doctor right away to get early treatment for the best chance of survival. If you don’t have insurance, the Komen Breast Care Helpline may be able to assist you with finding a low-cost mammography service in your area. Call the helpline at 1-877-GO-KOMEN to find out more about breast cancer screening resources in your area.
