Keeping women healthy.

Annual mammograms are essential for detecting abnormal breast lumps. The all-female staff at Ellis Fischel's Cancer Screening Services offers comprehensive cancer screening exams, genetic counseling and educates patients on the importance of breast cancer risks, prevention and early detection.

To schedule a mammogram call Ellis Fischel's Cancer Screening Services at (573) 882-8511.

The team of specialists at the Margaret Proctor Mulligan Breast Health and Research Program streamlines the diagnostic and treatment process for breast cancer and strives to provide a tissue diagnosis within one day. For more information about services provided by the breast care team at Ellis Fischel, please call (573) 882-8454.

Upcoming activities

New program for breast cancer survivors: Moving Forward: A pilot nutrition, exercise and quality of life intervention for breast cancer survivors. If you're a breast cancer survivor and interested in a wellness program that incorporates exercise, nutrition and quality of life, then you might be a candidate for the "Moving Forward" study. The 12-week program kicks off in January 2010. Participants will receive at no cost a gym membership to the Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) in Columbia, fitness and nutrition information in collaboration with Hy-Vee, a gym bag and water bottle and cooking demonstrations and exercise classes. If you are interested in participating, please contact Laura Neal at (573) 882-7373.

Breast cancer materials and links

Download a breast self exam card: English version | Spanish version