St. David's HealthCare

St. David's HealthCare is one of the largest hospital systems in Texas and Austin's fourth largest employer, operating six hospitals, four ambulatory surgery centers and multiple outpatient clinics throughout Central Texas.

St. David's HealthCare has a long history of serving the residents of Central Texas with exceptional medical care. Our 6,200 employees touch over 270,000 lives each year with a spirit of warmth and personal pride.
St. David's Medical Center (512) 476-7111
St. David's North Austin (512) 901-1000
St. David's South Austin (512) 447-2211
St. David's Round Rock (512) 341-1000
St. David's Georgetown (512) 943-3000
St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital (512) 544-5100

Health Library

General Overview

Breast cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the breast. More

Living With Breast Cancer

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Herceptin—hope for women with advanced breast cancer

What promise does Herceptin hold for one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer?

Preventing Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Screening: Research and Guidelines

A breakdown of the mammography and breast exam guidelines from the American Cancer Society, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

 

Preventing Breast Cancer (Continued)

Breast self-exam

Women should perform a breast self-exam every month. Learn about the exam and how to do it.

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Your health may be "all in the family"

Knowing your family's medical history can save your life...and your children's and grandchildren's.

Special Topics

No more breast self-exams?

Find out whether cancer experts are still recommending breast self-exams.

Fibrocystic breast changes: lumps that are normal

Discusses fibrocystic breast changes, a benign condition that affects over half of all women.

Decision making tool: should I have a mammogram?

Weigh the benefits and risks of a mammogram so that you can make an informed decision about your options.

Related Conditions

Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)

Learn about Susan G Komen and St Davids Visit the Womens Blog

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