Did you know?
- A woman’s chance of developing breast cancer within her lifetime is 1 in 8.
- 8 out of 9 diagnosed women have no family history of breast cancer.
- 3 out of 4 of those diagnosed with breast cancer have no known risk factors.
Breast health is an essential part of a woman's overall wellness - and, while you can't prevent cancer, it is important to be proactive about your health.
Regular high-quality screening mammograms and clinical breast exams (performed by your primary care provider or gynecologist) are the most sensitive ways to screen for breast cancer. Getting your regular screening mammogram is the single most effective method for detecting breast cancer early when it is most treatable and beatable.
The Clara Fairbanks Center for Women serves the unique medical needs of women in the Wabash Valley through the combination of personalized care and advanced technology. At the Clara Fairbanks Center, every patient becomes part of the total breast health care program which emphasizes education, prevention, and wellness.
The Clara Fairbanks Center for Women offers breast health services on both the Union Health campus in Terre Haute and Union Hospital Clinton - as well as imaging services at Thomas Plaza (5500 US Hwy 41 S, Terre Haute).