Women's Imaging & Mammography
Advanced technology and care at The Breast Center at Methodist Richardson
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Why choose the Breast Center at Methodist Richardson for your breast screening?
- We are fully accredited in mammography, breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided
breast biopsy, and MRI.
- Mammograms are fast and accurate, allowing the images to be magnified or
manipulated for better clarity.
- To ensure you receive high-quality and accurate diagnoses, every image
is double-checked using enhanced breast screening technology.
- Computer-Aided Detection Enhanced Breast Cancer Screening is used to detect
abnormalities in mammogram results, helping radiologists find hard-to-detect
signs of breast cancer.
3D Mammography
Some of the advantages of digital and 3D mammograms include:
- A soft, warm cushion used during the mammogram makes the exam more comfortable
- Digital images are produced electronically, instead of on film, with a
larger viewing area that better accommodates diverse shapes and sizes
- It's faster and more accurate — images are generated within seconds
- Images can be magnified and manipulated for optimum clarity
- All images are double-checked using computer-aided detection-enhanced breast
screening technology
- Electronic images make it easier for consultation among healthcare specialists
and reduce the risk of misplaced or damaged films
Our women’s imaging services include:
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Breast ultrasound - used for both diagnostic purposes and ultrasound-guided biopsies
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Breast biopsy with 3D, stereotactic, and ultrasound-guided technologies
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Savi Scout
& Pintuition placement for surgical planning
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Bone density test - a scan of the skeletal system to measure bone density. This test can
detect osteoporosis in the early stages so you can take precautions to
prevent breaking bones.
Who needs a mammogram?
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommends yearly mammography
beginning at age 40. Women with a family history of breast cancer may
need to start screening sooner. If you have a family history of breast
cancer, ask your doctor when you should start getting regular mammograms.
Who is eligible for a screening mammogram?
A woman is eligible for a screening mammogram if she is:
- Age 40 or older
- Not pregnant or nursing
- At least 5 years out from previously diagnosed breast cancer
- Not currently experiencing any breast symptoms, such as a lump or breast pain
- Has not had a mammogram within the past 12 months
Accreditations
To help ensure that we provide the best care available, the Breast Center
at Methodist Richardson Medical Center remains accredited by the
American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.