Breast self examination is important for better breast health because it's crucial that you're able to notice a change in how your breasts typically look and feel. Try to perform a breast self-exam at the same time every month. If you notice any changes, call Dr. Rimmer about his breast exams in Jupiter, Florida because early cancer detection can be life saving.

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In addition to a breast self exam it is recommended that you have a clinical breast exam every 3 years if you're between the ages of 20 and 39, annually if you're 40 and older. Dr. Rimmer's breast exams in Jupiter, Florida and his other treatment options are provided with compassionate, collaborative and comprehensive care in a relaxed and soothing environment. In his office patients have the opportunity to meet with a specialist who can expertly address all breast health issues. A personalized treatment plan is created for each patient based on their specific needs, leaving no questions unanswered, treating you with the respect and open communication that you deserve.

How do you know if you should consider breast exams in Jupiter, Florida? If you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Skin irritation or dimpling
• Swelling of all or part of the breast
• Breast pain
• A lump in the underarm region
• Nipple discharge (not breast milk)
• Nipple turning inward or nipple pain
• Thickening, scaliness or redness of the breast skin or nipples.

Breast Exams in Jupiter, Florida options

One of the most common breast exams involve the mammogram, a low dose, safe X-ray of the breast. Annual mammograms are the best assessment tool available for breast cancer detection because they can find the problem before lumps are felt or other symptoms appear.

Breast ultrasound is a state of the art imaging test that works by using painless high frequency sound waves that help general surgeons like Dr. Rimmer assesses whether a denseness that shows up on a mammogram is a solid mass, fluid filled cyst, or a variance of normal breast tissue. In most cases cysts are benign, and a solid mass can be either malignant or benign. By consulting with Dr. Rimmer about his breast exams in Jupiter, Florida early on, especially if the symptoms you experience turn out to be cancerous, you'll have more treatment options available and small cancers are the most curable.

Dr. Rimmer is a highly skilled General Surgeon whose practice focuses breast exams in Jupiter, Florida including ultrasound, mammograms and abnormal breast exams. Contact us today to find out more about our breast health programs and experience the difference the combination of innovative treatment options and compassion can make.