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Breast Cancer Services

Breast Cancer Care & Screening at Livingston HealthCare

Every three minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. Early detection is often the key to successful treatment and recovery. View this page for tips and care advice from the team at Livingston HealthCare.

Prevention / Screening Tips

Take steps to lower your risk and improve your chances of early detection:

  • Live a healthy lifestyle: Avoid smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly.
  • Know your body: Perform monthly breast self-exams.
  • See your provider: Ask about clinical breast exams and personalized mammogram screening plans.
  • Schedule your mammogram: Mammograms remain the best tool for finding breast cancer early—when treatment is most effective.
  • The American Cancer of Radiology recommends screening mammograms starting at age 40 for women of average risk, but earlier and more intensive screening for high-risk patients.

Understanding Breast Density

Breast density refers to the amount of fibrous and glandular tissue compared to fatty tissue in your breasts.

Dense breast tissue:

  • Can make cancer harder to detect on a mammogram
  • Is itself a risk factor for breast cancer

If you have dense breasts, your provider may recommend additional imaging or more frequent screenings.

Self-Referral Mammograms

You don’t need a doctor’s referral to schedule your mammogram at Livingston HealthCare.

Call 406.823.6441 to book your appointment today.

Advanced Biopsy Technology: Savi Scout®

For patients who need surgical intervention, Livingston HealthCare offers Savi Scout® technology, which uses a tiny radar reflector—no wires—to precisely locate breast tumors for surgical removal.

Benefits include:

  • Greater comfort for patients
  • Precise tumor localization
  • Improved surgical outcomes
  • Flexible scheduling

Screening Assistance

The Montana Cancer Screening Program provides funding for annual mammograms. Please call 406.582.3107 for more information.

Early detection saves lives. Together, we can protect your health and support the future with less breast cancer.

Schedule a Mammogram

If you haven't had a recent exam, please schedule an appointment today. If you need a mammogram, talk to your doctor or call 406.823.6441. Our team will be happy to answer your questions.