Breast Care

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.

A breast biopsy utilizes fine needles to extract tissue from lesions. The tissue sample is then analyzed to determine its composition. This analysis can tell doctors the source of the tissue, whether or not it is cancerous, and help to determine what, if any, treatment is required.

Stereotactic Biopsy

This unit has the capability to perform biopsy of lesions located deep within the breast-some as small as a few millimeters in size. Stereotactic biopsy uses digital mammography to precisely locate a lesion within the breast. After the lesion has been located, a biopsy can be performed instantly, using only a small amount of local anesthetic.

Magnetic Resonance (MR) - Guided Biopsy 

A MR-Guided breast biopsy allows a physician to remove cells from a suspicious area and then examine them under a microscope to determine if they are malignant. During this type of biopsy, magnetic resonance imaging is used to help guide the radiologist's instruments to the site of the abnormal growth. This outpatient procedure is non-invasive and should take 45 minutes to an hour to perform.

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.

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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