Wellness exams are more than just routine visits—they are comprehensive opportunities to assess overall health, discuss changes or concerns, and screen for conditions that may otherwise go unnoticed. When it comes to breast cancer, these annual visits play a critical role in detecting disease in its earliest and most treatable stages.
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women, but outcomes have improved significantly thanks to earlier diagnosis and advances in treatment. Mammograms and clinical breast exams, often ordered or performed during annual visits, are methods for finding cancer before symptoms appear. Early detection increases the likelihood of less invasive treatment options and better long-term outcomes.
While breast health is a central focus, it is important to remember that female annual wellness visits cover much more. These exams allow healthcare providers to:
· Perform cervical cancer screenings and update immunizations.
· Monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes risks.
· Review family history and assess genetic risk factors.
· Discuss reproductive health, mental wellness, and lifestyle habits.
In other words, yearly checkups provide a holistic picture of a woman’s health at every stage of life.
Life can get busy, and many women delay scheduling annual visits due to work, family obligations, or simply feeling well. But prevention and early detection are key. By making your health a priority once a year, you are taking an active step to protect yourself for the future.
As physicians, we encourage every woman to view her wellness exam not as an obligation, but as an opportunity—an investment in her health and well-being.
Dr. Roxana Mohhebali-Solis, DHR Health Obstetrician and Gynecologist
2821 Michelangelo Drive Suite 202 Edinburg, TX 78539
To schedule an appointment, call (956) 362-5880
To learn more about women’s health services at DHR Health, visit https://dhrhealth.com/services/womens-health/
