The Breast Screening & Diagnostic Center at St. Mary-Corwin offers mammography, computer aided detection (CAD), breast ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsy. The center has a new, more convenient location to better serve you. Find us on Minnequa Avenue on the south side of the St. Mary-Corwin campus. Our very own entrance and dedicated parking makes it faster and more convenient for you. Come see why we are southern Colorado’s most experienced imaging department, utilizing state-of-the-art technology with the most highly trained radiologists and mammography technologists.
Accredited by the Food & Drug Administration and American College of Radiology, the Breast Screening & Diagnostic Center at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center is dedicated to providing quality mammography services for all patients in a private and comfortable atmosphere.
Our technologists are certified by the American College of Radiology and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Our board certified radiologists utilize Computer Aided Detection (CAD), a program that scans mammogram images and is able to detect very small areas of concern.
To schedule an appointment, call 719-557-4444. For more information, call 719-557-5837.
The Breast Screening & Diagnostic Center is the only Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Center in southeastern Colorado that is accredited by the American College of Radiology. A stereotactic breast biopsy is a precise method of removing abnormal breast tissue, utilizing digital radiography. This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Because the stereotactic breast biopsy can pinpoint the exact location of the tissue to be examined, it is an extremely modern capability offered in diagnostic imaging today. Your physician will receive the results of your biopsy within two days after the procedure.
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Q & A
Why am I having a mammogram?
Your doctor has asked us to perform a mammogram (an image of the inner structure of the breast by X-ray) either as a screening examination or to evaluate a breast lump. Although many benign (non-cancerous) conditions of the breast can be evaluated with these tests, the primary reason for the mammography is to detect breast cancer. I don’t have symptoms. Why should I have a mammogram? Detecting breast cancer early, even before a lump is felt, can result in more manageable and successful treatment. Mammography can save your life. What is involved in getting a mammogram? After arriving and checking in, the technologist will ask a brief medical history and perform your exam. Your breast will be compressed for each X-ray. When you come for your appointment you will need to wear a two-piece outfit if possible. Also, we ask you to refrain from wearing deodorant or powders. What is the difference between a screening and a diagnostic mammogram? Screening mammograms are done on women who have no breast problems. They are extremely important in finding a small breast cancer. A diagnostic mammogram is done if your breast has changed in any way or if your screening mammogram was abnormal. Will I be exposed to a lot of radiation? The amount of radiation needed to produce a high quality mammogram is about the same amount of background radiation you are exposed to each year. Will the exam be painful? There must be adequate compression to get a good image and to maintain the lowest possible radiation exposure. You may possibly experience some discomfort during your mammogram. We recommend that you schedule your appointment after your period, when your breasts are less sensitive. How accurate is mammography? Mammography is 90 percent accurate in detecting breast cancer. However, dense breast tissue can reduce the sensitivity of a mammogram. What is an ultrasound exam? This painless exam uses high frequency sound waves to create an image of the breast. The technologist will put gel on the skin before scanning the breast with a small probe. Ultrasound is used to determine whether a mass seen on the mammogram or a lump felt by your or your doctor is solid or cystic (fluid-filled). Ultrasound is not used as a screening tool. When will my doctor get the results? The doctor should receive the results in 24 to 48 hours. You should receive a letter from us in the mail in six working days.
The Breast Screening & Diagnostic Center at St. Mary-Corwin offers mammography, computer aided detection (CAD), breast ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsy. The center has a new, more convenient location to better serve you. Find us on Minnequa Avenue on the south side of the St. Mary-Corwin campus. Our very own entrance and dedicated parking makes it faster and more convenient for you. Come see why we are southern Colorado’s most experienced imaging department, utilizing state-of-the-art technology with the most highly trained radiologists and mammography technologists.
Accredited by the Food & Drug Administration and American College of Radiology, the Breast Screening & Diagnostic Center at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center is dedicated to providing quality mammography services for all patients in a private and comfortable atmosphere.
Our technologists are certified by the American College of Radiology and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Our board certified radiologists utilize Computer Aided Detection (CAD), a program that scans mammogram images and is able to detect very small areas of concern.
To schedule an appointment, call 719-557-4444. For more information, call 719-557-5837.
The Breast Screening & Diagnostic Center is the only Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Center in southeastern Colorado that is accredited by the American College of Radiology. A stereotactic breast biopsy is a precise method of removing abnormal breast tissue, utilizing digital radiography. This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Because the stereotactic breast biopsy can pinpoint the exact location of the tissue to be examined, it is an extremely modern capability offered in diagnostic imaging today. Your physician will receive the results of your biopsy within two days after the procedure.
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Q & A
Why am I having a mammogram?
Your doctor has asked us to perform a mammogram (an image of the inner structure of the breast by X-ray) either as a screening examination or to evaluate a breast lump. Although many benign (non-cancerous) conditions of the breast can be evaluated with these tests, the primary reason for the mammography is to detect breast cancer. I don’t have symptoms. Why should I have a mammogram? Detecting breast cancer early, even before a lump is felt, can result in more manageable and successful treatment. Mammography can save your life. What is involved in getting a mammogram? After arriving and checking in, the technologist will ask a brief medical history and perform your exam. Your breast will be compressed for each X-ray. When you come for your appointment you will need to wear a two-piece outfit if possible. Also, we ask you to refrain from wearing deodorant or powders. What is the difference between a screening and a diagnostic mammogram? Screening mammograms are done on women who have no breast problems. They are extremely important in finding a small breast cancer. A diagnostic mammogram is done if your breast has changed in any way or if your screening mammogram was abnormal. Will I be exposed to a lot of radiation? The amount of radiation needed to produce a high quality mammogram is about the same amount of background radiation you are exposed to each year. Will the exam be painful? There must be adequate compression to get a good image and to maintain the lowest possible radiation exposure. You may possibly experience some discomfort during your mammogram. We recommend that you schedule your appointment after your period, when your breasts are less sensitive. How accurate is mammography? Mammography is 90 percent accurate in detecting breast cancer. However, dense breast tissue can reduce the sensitivity of a mammogram. What is an ultrasound exam? This painless exam uses high frequency sound waves to create an image of the breast. The technologist will put gel on the skin before scanning the breast with a small probe. Ultrasound is used to determine whether a mass seen on the mammogram or a lump felt by your or your doctor is solid or cystic (fluid-filled). Ultrasound is not used as a screening tool. When will my doctor get the results? The doctor should receive the results in 24 to 48 hours. You should receive a letter from us in the mail in six working days.