Fox Valley's Breast Health Leader
Watch to learn about our breast health experts and services.
At the Rush-Copley Center for Breast Health, women find hope, guidance, information and answers for everything from breastfeeding to a first mammogram, a suspicious finding and fibrocystic breast disease.
Proven Results, Proven Care
Rush-Copley is the Fox Valley’s leader in breast health, bringing the region’s most comprehensive, academic-level services to women in our community. Unlike most hospitals, we offer same-day digital mammogram results, saving you the anxiety of needless waiting. If something suspicious is found, we’ll schedule a follow-up assessment within two days.
Learn more about our prevention and treatment services, or browse the sections below for an overview of our breast health services.
Prevention & Early Detection
Stay ahead of breast health issues with Rush-Copley
Early detection is important in the battle against any disease. Breast cancer and other breast health issues can be detected early through our prevention and early detection programs right here at Rush-Copley.
Mammography Screening Guidelines
Information about annual screening mammograms
In November 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released revised breast cancer screening guidelines. Their findings have created confusion and even some controversy. These new recommendations, based on studies of demographic data, suggest that women with average risk of breast cancer wait until age 50 to begin screening mammography and undergo the test every other year until turning 75. The task force said there was not enough evidence to recommend routine screening for women 75 or older.
These recommendations are in contrast to the currently accepted standard that a woman in good health, beginning at age 40 should undergo an annual screening mammogram—which is supported by the American Cancer Society, the American College of Radiology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
At Rush-Copley, we believe that there is not enough agreement among these organizations to warrant a change in the established guidelines. Therefore, we remain aligned with current American Cancer Society guidelines of annual screening mammography for women starting at age 40 and continuing for as long she is in good health. We urge all women to talk with their healthcare provider to discuss their individual risk for breast cancer and to ask questions about the benefits as well as the limitations of screening mammography.
Advanced Diagnostic Technology
The latest technology - at your service
When you need medical attention or testing any kind, you want access to the latest technology and tools available today. Rush-Copley uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat patients.
Latest Treatment Options & Care
Various treatment options to fit your needs
Combining industry experts and the latest approaches to treatment, Rush-Copley's specialists can help you on the road to recovery. Learn about how we approach treatment and care for breast health patients.
Stories of Strength, Hope and Courage
Our patients share their experience at Rush-Copley
Don't take our word for the services provided at Rush-Copley. Hear how we have helped patients conquer breast health disease on our patient stories page and learn more about the experts that helped.
Rush-Copley Receives $75,000 Grant from Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Inc.®
Program to educate Latina women about breast health
Rush-Copley Foundation has received a one-year grant award of $75,000 from the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Inc.® to support the implementation of the Let’s Chat About Breast Health program, also called ¡Charlemos! Sobre la Salud del Seño.
The Let’s Chat initiative will provide targeted breast cancer education to Latina women and others in Kane County, raising awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection, and linking women to breast screening and diagnostic services.
A bilingual Breast Health Outreach Coordinator will reach women in places where they live, work and congregate, through collaboration with local churches, health clinics, workplaces and social service agencies. During its first two years under the name of RC-BEAT, this program touched the lives of 1,300 women, more than 260 of whom received breast cancer screening and/or linkage to diagnostic follow up services.
“Without early detection, Latina women are more likely to suffer from advanced stage cancer leaving fewer treatment options,” said Mary Shilkaitis, Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Rush-Copley Medical Center and Project Director of the grant. “With this support from Susan G. Komen, we will be able to establish stronger connections with women to promote the importance of early detection and link them to screening, diagnostic, and treatment services.”
If you would like to schedule a Let's Chat About Breast Health program for your community, group, church or organization, please contact Rosalinda Saucedo, Breast Health Outreach Coordinator, at 630-898-6493 or rsaucedo@rushcopley.com.
