Breast Care

3-D Mammography is your best ally in fighting against breast cancer. Significantly increasing the detection of breast cancer and decreasing the number of return visits for additional test, 3-D mammograms are saving lives every day.

3-D mammogram benefits:

• Research indicates 3-D Mammography benefits all screening and diagnostic mammography patients, and is especially valuable for women receiving a baseline screening, those who have dense breast tissue, and/or women with a personal history of breast cancer.
• The only 3-D exam approved by the FDA as clinically superior to traditional mammography and proven to find a significantly higher percentage of the most serious cancers compared to traditional mammograms.
• Proven to significantly find more invasive cancers than a traditional mammogram.
• Reduces false positives by up to 40 percent
• 3-D Mammography has a 41 percent higher invasive breast cancer detection rate than conventional 2-D mammography alone.
• Reduces the number of women called back for unnecessary screenings due to false alarms.

3-D mammography may not be covered by all insurance carriers; please ask about coverage when you call to schedule. 2-D mammography is available if your insurance carrier does not cover 3-D at this time.

Our certified Breast Health Navigators are specially trained to coordinate the clinical, educational and supportive needs of patients facing a possible breast cancer diagnosis or who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. This service is provided to ensure your total health and emotional needs are addressed in a timely, informed and compassionate manner. Any woman who has had a mammogram and is concerned about her breast health is eligible for the Women’s Breast Health Navigation program.

The Women’s Breast Health Navigation Program is a new and innovative approach to meet women’s needs. There are no additional charges to participants or their insurance for these services. If you don’t know the next step to take, patient navigators, steer you through the health care system, getting you the needed resources and support.

How Breast Health Navigation Services Work

• Following a mammogram with abnormal results, the Navigator will contact you with the findings.
• The recommendations for further testing and treatment made by the committee will be sent to you.
• A diagnostic breast evaluation order will allow the radiologists to perform all diagnostic testing necessary (ultrasound / biopsy / sterotactic biopsy) to complete the breast evaluation.
• The Navigator will assist in facilitating follow-up appointments.
• Upon physician approval, order sets will be created and utilized to facilitate prompt scheduling of next appointments.
• The service is at no additional charge to the patient or their insurance.

Sometimes your mammogram does not reveal enough information, or a more detailed view is needed. In those situations we may need to do a breast MRI, which uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of your breast tissue and lymph gland area. An MRI does not expose you to any radiation.

Digital mammography allows radiologist to capture and manipulate images so abnormalities can be easily seen, especially in women with dense breast tissue. These digital screenings are quicker and less painful than traditional mammography screenings. The CAD software provides advanced computerized analysis of the mammogram to assist the physician with diagnosing potential areas of concern.

Benefits of digital mammography include:

• Produces higher quality images that are easier for radiologists to read
• Provides faster, more accurate results so you don’t have to come back for retesting
• Gives physicians the ability to manipulate the images to view them more closely and zero in on areas of concern

Studies have shown that digital mammography:

• Can detect more breast cancers and at earlier, more curable stages
• Is better at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue and in those who have not gone through menopause
• May reduce the need for biopsies because of its exceptional accuracy

Early detection of breast cancer greatly improves your chances of successful treatment, and the most effective form of early detection is by having regular mammograms.

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Through philanthropic support, a specialized vehicle brings mammograms to our community. The Mobile Mammography Unit provides free mammograms to women without insurance or the ability to pay and serves as a link to the greater health care community by partnering with other organizations to provide education, outreach and access to treatment.

Learn more about the Mobile Mammography Unit and its schedule of upcoming appearances.