In 2004, Sara, a breast cancer nurse for Baylor Scott & White Health, had an idea to inspire her co-workers to get mammograms every year. She thought if she made it a group effort, it would be impossible to skip.
Over 15 years later, the tradition is still going strong with eight ladies who have become lifelong friends. Sara says the key is making it fun and easy. So she schedules the appointment for all of them at the same time each year. They go together, get their mammograms and celebrate afterwards at a local restaurant. Since these fab friends began getting mammograms together, only Sara has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Today she is cancer free and already looking forward to next year’s appointment with her friends. Proof that getting regular mammograms really does save lives.
As a healthy mom and wife living in Sherman, Montserrat takes very good care of herself and schedules her mammograms regularly. So you can imagine her surprise when she discovered a lump upon doing a self exam. Montserrat took action immediately and reached out to Baylor Scott & White Health to schedule a diagnostic 3D screening. She was grateful for how easy it was to get in and she even got her results the very same day. All clear!
Montserrat was so relieved, she even told her neighbor, Alejandra, about her experience. Turns out, Alejandra was also having similar concerns. After hearing Montserrat’s story, Alejandra quickly scheduled her diagnostic 3D screening appointment. She too was all clear! Both ladies credit Baylor Scott & White Health for making them feel heard and reassuring them that they did the right thing. That’s The Power of 2 in action.
Debbie’s family has always done everything together. Sunday dinners, taking walks, traveling and even fighting breast cancer. In fact, they beat it four times. As a family. First, her mom got it, then she did, then her sister, then Debbie again. They credit each other and their faith for getting through it with such incredible strength and positivity. Throughout the journey, they have encouraged each other to continue getting annual mammograms and doing self exams.
With every diagnosis, this family relied on Baylor Scott & White Health for care and treatment. The nurses and doctors have become more than a medical team, they’re like family to Debbie, her mom and sister. Today, they are all cancer free and are planning their next adventure to Yellowstone National Park. Together, of course. Their story truly embodies the Power of 2 backed by the power of many.
We support recommendations that women of average risk for breast cancer begin annual screening mammograms at age 40.
Baylor Scott & White Health encourages you to discuss the benefits, risks, and limitations of mammograms with your doctor.
Our high-risk breast screening program provides tools to help you understand your risk and connect with care that fits your needs.
