Breast Care Services

Screening and Diagnostic Mammography

The St. John's Mercy Breast Center offers state-of-the-art digital mammography to detect and diagnose breast cancer and other breast disease in women. All of our technologists are specially trained and certified in mammography. Digital mammography provides electronic images of the breasts that can be enhanced by computer technology, stored on computers, and even transmitted electronically.

Breast Ultrasound

Breast ultrasounds may be used as a supplement to your mammogram or as a separate test. Ultrasonic sound waves are used to produce an image of the breast tissue. Breast ultrasounds assist in detecting and classifying conditions of the breast.

3-D Breast Ultrasound

Three-dimensional (or 3-D) breast ultrasound is a breakthrough technology that captures hundreds of images of the breast from a variety of angles. These images are rendered in 3-D, a format that provides physicians with more comprehensive views of breast anatomy and more precise views of tumors. This technology is especially beneficial for women with dense breast tissue, which can limit visualization of breast abnormalities. The St. John’s Mercy Breast Center is one of only 25 centers in the nation offering specialized breast mapping using the U-Systems 3-D breast ultrasound system. This innovative system is used in combination with traditional mammography for women with dense breast tissue or who have abnormal mammograms.

Stereotactic and Ultrasound Guided Core Biopsies

During a stereotactic biopsy, mammographic guidance allows us to remove a small cylinder of tissue (also called a core) to diagnose breast abnormalities. No incision is necessary.

Needle Localizations

Education/Support

The St. John's Mercy Breast Center is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in women. Our staff can educate you on effective breast care and prevention as well as provide you with resources on support groups, breast health information and more.

MRI

MRI is available on campus, and results can be read in the Breast Center.

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