The sooner that a cancer can be detected, the more effectively it can be treated.
Knowledge is the key to prevention. The more that you know about the signs and symptoms of cancer, the more likely you will seek medical advice early in the disease process for early detection.
Hereditary Cancer Screening
Cancer May Run in Your Family…
But Hope Can, Too!
Knowing your risk and doing everything you can to lower it- could make a difference for you, for your family, and for your future healthcare choices. Even if there is a pattern of cancer in your family, cancer doesn’t have to be inevitable. You may benefit from learning more about your own risk. Current cancer research shows that early detection along with proactive medical care has been proven to help reduce cancer risk and save lives. Tests are available to determine inherited risk for breast, ovarian, colorectal, endometrial cancers and melanoma. Most insurance companies will reimburse for these tests and all information is kept strictly confidential.
The sooner you know your risk the sooner you can do something about it.
If cancer runs in your family it’s important to realize you have options. Your doctor, genetic counselor, or other healthcare provider can help you find out about ways to reduce your risk now, including:
- Increased Surveillance
- Preventive Drug Therapy
- Preventive Surgery
For more information call Montgomery General Hospital at 301-774-8693 or email gzimmerman@montgomerygeneral.com.
Breast and Prostate Cancer Screenings
Diagnostic Tests & Evaluations
Our laboratory and radiology technologists regularly perform some of the most sophisticated diagnostic tests and evaluations in use today.
Medical Imaging offered at Montgomery General Hospital include:
- High-resolution computerized 64 Slice computer tomography (CT) scanner
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Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans are provided by our Community Radiology Associates
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Nuclear Medicine Sentinal Lymph Node Mapping, Bone Scans, Octreotide Scans
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Ultrasound, Stereo tactic, Vacumn Assisted and MRI guided biopsy capabilities
These are just a sampling of diagnostic tests that can be performed here on our campus. For more information or an appointment, please call 301-774-8950. Our radiologists are board certified by the American College of Radiology and are active participants in Cancer Conferences and an integral part of the oncology team.
Laboratory/Pathology
The clinical laboratory at MGH is equipped to provide all routine tests with accuracy and efficiency. We provide a complete range of tests for the early diagnosis, classification and monitoring of cancer. Surgical pathology is equipped to perform tissue diagnosis or the initial diagnosis and monitoring of malignant tumors.
Community Cancer Screening and Prevention Programs
MGH provides and participates in many community cancer screening programs. Please call the Community Outreach office at 301-774-8881 for a schedule of these activities.