Page 12 - NRMC Today-Summer-Fall 2025

3 Different Cancers...
1Center for Expert Care.
As we recognize Prostate, Breast and Lung Cancer Awareness months, NRMC Cancer Center encourages men and women in our community to join us in the ght against cancer by getting an annual screening exam. Equipped with latest technology, our Center o ers hematology/oncology and radiation oncology services allowing us to treat all kinds of cancers, and our team of cancer experts are with our patients every step of the way - creating a unique circle of care.
Early detection and treatment are key to saving lives.
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Prostate Cancer
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and prostate cancer is the second- leading cause of cancer death in American men.
NRMC Urology Associates
encourages all men ages 45 and older to get an annual prostate screening exam. Call 318.214.5810 to schedule your exam today.
1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. 66% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, in which the survival rate is 99%.
NRMC Breast Center encourages all women ages 40 and older to get a mammogram. Call 318.214.4265 to schedule your mammogram today! No physician order needed.
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer (excluding skin cancer) and is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. As many as 20% of Americans diagnosed with lung cancer never smoked.
NRMC Pulmonology Associates recommends those 50 to 80 years old who smoke or previously smoked, and those experiencing lung cancer symptoms such as a chronic cough or chest pain that worsens when taking a deep breath, schedule a screening by calling 318.214.5770.
For more information, scan QR code, call 318.214.5774 or visit NRMChospital.org.
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