TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - CHRISTUS Health is preparing to host free mammogram events with the help of a donor in light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recognized in October.

“Mammograms are the golden standard for early detection of breast cancer,” Judy Taylor, the radiology manager for the Ross Breast Center said. “By getting your annual screening mammogram, you are able to detect breast cancer earlier and you’re able to treat the breast cancer and your survival rate is increased by getting your mammogram.”

She said the process is fairly simple, first preparing the patient by trading clothes for a gown.

“We take two images of each breast, and the mammography technologist reviews the images,” Taylor said.

The images are then sent to a radiologist who interprets the results.

“If everythi

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