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1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course
of their lifetime.In 2011, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive
breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S

For American women breast cancer death rates are higher than those
for any other cancer, besides lung cancer.Today breast cancer is the
most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women,
besides skin cancer.

  • ScreeningsScreenings

  • Finding breast cancer early and treating it is the best way to prevent death from the disease. In 2011, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S and roughly 39,520 women in the U.S. were expected to die in 2011 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1990 — especially in women under 50.

  • If treatment is necessary, look for experience. Sometimes surgery is the best option. Dr. Schwalke's depth of experience as a surgeon gives him insight to assess the best options for you.

  • Age 40-49 Recommendations vary from waiting until age 50 to having the screening every 1-2 years. Age 50-74 ranges from every year to every two years. A mammogram is the best tool for diagnosing breast cancer today and it should be coupled with a physical examination and sometimes even an ultrasound. If you have an increased risk of breast cancer, you may need to start having mammograms earlier. Schedule your mammogram today, even if you don't have a family history of breast cancer.

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8001 Youree Drive Suite 960
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 212-3706
(866) 391-1776 (Toll-Free)
(318) 212-3708 (Fax)

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Each day, the office is closed for lunch
from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.