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Prevention and Early Detection
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 | Prevention and Early Detection
 "Even though I'm healthy, my breasts have cysts. I need to be assured my hospital has the most advanced screening devices possible to stay on top of my health."
The key to breast health is a healthy lifestyle combined with consistent breast exams, both self-exams and clinical. However, it isn't unusual for women to require additional diagnostic tests. While the vast majority of additional tests find noncancerous results, it is important to follow up on any areas of concern. Regions Hospital Breast Health Center provides the latest, most sophisticated diagnostic tools available, including:
- Screening mammography: designed to check for changes in the breast and aid in the diagnosis of breast cancer and other conditions.
- Digital mammography: an alternative to traditional film-screen mammograms, often provides more accurate images/detection than traditional film-screen mammograms for those with dense breasts.
- Diagnostic mammography: which looks more closely at an area of concern, such as a lump, nipple discharge or thickening of the nipple, or pain in the breast.
- Breast ultrasound: which is used to distinguish between a solid lesion that may be cancerous or a fluid-filled noncancerous cyst.
- Breast MRI: used to investigate suspicious areas in the breast first detected with mammography, physical exam or other imaging exams and is also useful for staging breast cancer, determining treatment and patient follow-up after breast cancer treatment.
- Ductography: selective injection of radio-opaque material into a breast duct to better evaluate a discharge from the breast.
- Needle core breast biopsies and fine needle aspirations (stereotactic or ultrasound-guided): these more advanced biopsies are accurate, yet noninvasive; many facilities do not have this technology.
- Needle localization: uses a thin wire to guide a surgeon to an abnormality in the breast.
Peace of Mind
"The sleepless nights I suffered waiting for my biopsy results were really agonizing. Women deserve quicker answers."
Delivering high-quality medical care isn't just about treating the condition. It's about delivering peace of mind. Women want to be assured they are receiving the best care in a timely and compassionate manner. Currently, few breast centers nationwide provide results in a timely manner and a long wait can be agonizing. The goal of Regions Hospital Breast Health Center is to provide immediate results regarding a diagnostic evaluation, with biopsy results the next day.
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