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Holy Name Medical Center's Breast Center is certified by the American College of Radiology, earning the designation "Breast Center of Excellence." It offers the latest generation in screening and diagnostic technology, including 3D mammography, in a warm and beautiful space that focuses on patient care, safety and privacy.
A board-certified staff of radiologists, registered nurses and female breast imaging technologists offer comprehensive services with efficiency and sensitivity. Patients can have their breast care needs met at one location, during a single appointment.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment. Wear loose fitting clothing with a top and bottom, if possible, instead of a 1-piece garment. Do not wear deodorant, body powder or perfume.
Physician prescriptions are required along with insurance referrals, when necessary, for every appointment. Please provide these documents prior to your scheduled appointment.
New patients should bring all previous breast imaging studies - film or disc - and reports.
With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women; one in eight will develop the disease. The good news is that the death rate has been declining over the last decade, most likely due to earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, as well as improved treatment.
Women between the ages of 20 and 39 should have a regular breast exam every three years by their healthcare provider. Starting at age 40, women should have annual exams and mammograms, as recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Beginning in their 20s, women should perform breast self-exams. They should be aware of how their breasts normally look and feel, and report any new breast changes to a health professional immediately. Finding a breast change does not mean there is cancer, but you should be examined. The best time to perform a breast exam is when the breasts are not tender or swollen, or before menstruation. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have breast implants can perform self-exams.
Research on the causes or factors that contribute to breast cancer continues to show conflicting reports, but there are some behaviors and characteristics that may increase a woman's chances of developing the disease. Anyone with risk factors is urged to speak with her healthcare provider. But it should be noted that many women diagnosed with breast cancer do not fall into specific high-risk categories.