FORT LEE, Va. (Sept. 29, 2016) -- During October, Kenner Army Health Clinic will observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women. About one-in-eight women in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is many women can survive breast cancer if it's found and treated early.

Women, ages 40-49, should confer with their doctor about when to start getting mammograms. Those aged 50-74 should schedule mammograms every two years or more often as needed.

Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast cancer, especially if a close family member has had breast or ovarian cancer. Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get mammograms.

To receive a mammogram at KAHC, a doctor's order is required to schedule an appointment.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, stop by the Radiology Department at Kenner or call (804) 734-9118. The clinic also will host a booth at the Kenner Volksmarch Oct. 15.