Saint Anthony Comprehensive Cancer Screening Clinic offers early detection Logic says the sooner a problem is detected, the better the chance it can be solved. That especially is true when the situation has life-threatening potential.
The Burrell Cancer Institute at Saint Anthony Medical Center established Northwest Indiana’s first Comprehensive Cancer Screening Clinic 18 years ago, according to Rebecca Grove, manager of the cancer institute and the hospital’s Breast Care Center.
“The clinic was started with a goal of offering a unique service to those who were interested in a head-to-toe screening examination. This approach provides a person with not only screenings, but also a family history and lifestyle assessment, followed by prevention education,’’ Grove said, adding, “Individuals learn what health habits seem to increase the risk of cancer and which may reduce the risk.’’
The Burrell Cancer Institute at Saint Anthony Medical Center established Northwest Indiana’s first Comprehensive Cancer Screening Clinic 18 years ago, according to Rebecca Grove, manager of the cancer institute and the hospital’s Breast Care Center.
“The clinic was started with a goal of offering a unique service to those who were interested in a head-to-toe screening examination. This approach provides a person with not only screenings, but also a family history and lifestyle assessment, followed by prevention education,’’ Grove said, adding, “Individuals learn what health habits seem to increase the risk of cancer and which may reduce the risk.’’
Screenings include, but are not limited to:
* Breast.
* Prostate.
* Cervical.
* Colorectal.
* Testicular.
* Head and neck.
* Skin.
In some cases, follow-up counseling or direction may be appropriate. The screening program staff can provide that help, or the patient can pursue further action with a personal physician or another health care professional.
“Client feedback has been very positive,’’ Grove said. “Our goal is to help prepare people to live long and healthy lives. If you can’t prevent cancer, the best thing for your health is to detect it early. Regular checkups offer the best way to do this.’’
Cancer screening packages are $176 for males; $244 for females (cost does not include mammograms).
For more information on the screening program, call (219) 757-6407; or call the Burrell Cancer Hotline at (219) 757-6394.
* Breast.
* Prostate.
* Cervical.
* Colorectal.
* Testicular.
* Head and neck.
* Skin.
In some cases, follow-up counseling or direction may be appropriate. The screening program staff can provide that help, or the patient can pursue further action with a personal physician or another health care professional.
“Client feedback has been very positive,’’ Grove said. “Our goal is to help prepare people to live long and healthy lives. If you can’t prevent cancer, the best thing for your health is to detect it early. Regular checkups offer the best way to do this.’’
Cancer screening packages are $176 for males; $244 for females (cost does not include mammograms).
For more information on the screening program, call (219) 757-6407; or call the Burrell Cancer Hotline at (219) 757-6394.
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