Early Detection is Key in Breast Cancer Survival

During the month of October, Huron Regional Medical Center partners with several groups in the community to raise awareness and encourage women to schedule a mammogram through a variety of activities and by offering free mammograms.

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will get breast cancer. South Dakota has the second-highest female breast cancer incidence rate in the U.S. according to a 2015 report by Susan G. Komen-South Dakota.

The good news is that the five-year survivability rate of breast cancer is 98.8% when detected at the localized stage, confined to the breast – making early detection activities and regular mammograms key to survival. Thanks to the generous donations of area residents to the HRMC Foundation, the hospital offers free mammograms to women in need.

Women between the ages of 40-64 or under the age of 40 with an increased risk who have not had a mammogram in one year and do not have insurance that covers a mammogram are eligible to receive a free mammogram.

The community is invited to join in on the celebration and help spread the word about early detection. Upcoming events include:

  • October 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Prostrollo Motor Sales 1-Mile Walk for Breast Cancer
  • October 20, 4:30-8:00 p.m., Runnings Farm & Fleet annual Ladies’ Night Out
  • October 26, 7 p.m., HHS Pink Out Volleyball Match

For more information about We’ve Got You Covered or to schedule a 3D mammogram, call 605-353-6334 or visit www.huronregional.org/mammo.