During the typical woman’s lifetime, she is likely to experience a number of benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions. These include changes that occur during the menstrual cycle and other changes that are not related to a woman's menstrual cycle
Dense breasts are a common condition that is diagnosed through mammography. It has nothing to do with how breasts feel, rather how they look on the mammogram. Types of Breast Tissue Breasts are made up of ducts and lobules (glandular tissue) along
Saint Francis Health System offers mammogram screenings for patients in eastern Oklahoma to detect tumors long before they are large enough for you or your doctor to notice. A mammogram is a safe, low-dose X-ray image of the breast. You and your
Understanding what happens during a mammogram will go a long way to help reduce any anxiety patients may feel leading up to the procedure. Mammograms are generally less than 15 minutes and are relatively painless. Patients start by standing in front
Every woman needs regular gynecologic care. That’s why the Saint Francis Health System obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) team is dedicated to providing high-quality medical care throughout the many phases of a woman’s life. Our gynecologists at
Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting and overwhelming time, whether it’s your first or fifth child. At Saint Francis, our providers and staff assist with more than 4,000 births every year, each with their own unique birth story. That’s
Saint Francis is please to offer 24/7 obstetrical and gynecological care to expectant moms at Saint Francis Hospital. What is an OB Hospitalist? An OB hospitalist is an OB/GYN specialist who focuses on caring for patients in the hospital. They are
Your feet must last a lifetime, and most Americans log an amazing 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach age 50. Regular foot care can make sure your feet are up to the task. With proper detection, intervention and care, most foot and
A cancer diagnosis can be traumatic at any age and pediatric cancer can be particularly rough on all involved. Saint Francis plastic and reconstructive surgeons and staff can help alleviate some of this stress by working to correct the damage cancer