Breast Care

Tomosynthesis (or 3D Mammography) is the gold standard for detecting breast cancer because it provides highly detailed images of the breast tissue layer by layer for detecting the smallest tumors and early-stage cancers. Our state-of-the-art tomosynthesis machines combine superior imaging with efficiency to shorten the duration of your screening. Our technicians will walk you through your exam and make you as comfortable as possible.

An ultrasound is an imaging test that involves moving a wand along the outside of your breast to take images of the inside of your breast. This screening may be recommended for examining an area that feels abnormal during a physical checkup, if a mammogram image is unclear, or if you are younger than the recommended age for mammograms. Our 2D diagnostic ultrasound system provides extraordinary performance and visualization for a range of clinical needs.

A breast MRI is another diagnostic imaging option at our disposal. With an MRI, patients lie on a bed in a tube-like structure that takes highly detailed imaging scans of their breasts. It is typically used as a supplement to a mammogram for women who are at high-risk or have dense breast tissue.

If your imaging tests detect possible cancer, a biopsy will likely be the next step. With this minimally invasive procedure, a radiologist or surgeon inserts a hollow needle into your breast to extract tissue samples from the suspicious area. The samples are then examined at a lab by a pathologist to confirm if you have cancer and to determine the type and stage of the cancer. This helps us develop the best treatment plan for you. 

We use the latest biopsy technology, systems, and procedures that enable more surgical flexibility, precision, and patient comfort. This includes stereotactic breast biopsy, in which the patient lies face down on a table with her breast suspended through an opening. 

Two plates hold the breast in place and provide real-time mammograms for guiding the surgeon. This set-up also provides better access to the breast tissue.