Radiology / Diagnostics
Breast Services
Overview. The Lacks Cancer Center Breast Services suite is a vital source of community education, diagnostic technologies and support services. Housing four mammography units, on-site radiologists, computer-assisted diagnoses and core needle biopsies in one convenient location, this remarkable, centralized suite offers:
- Digital Mammography
- Mammography
- Breast Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided Biopsy
- Stereotactic Biopsy
Breast Ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to evaluate abnormalities found on a mammogram or by the patient’s physician during a breast exam. The ultrasound is not used as a screening tool for breast cancer, but can determine if a mass is solid or fluid-filled.
Ultrasound-guided Biopsy. Using ultrasound as a guide, a tissue sample is obtained for diagnosis.
Stereotactic Biopsy. A stereotactic biopsy is a test that uses a special computer to guide a needle to an abnormality seen on a mammogram. This biopsy is a minimally-invasive, highly-accurate way to obtain the tissue sample required for diagnosis. The procedure requires little recovery time, and there is no significant scarring to the breast.
To learn more about Breast Services, call 616.752.6756 or 1.800.639.6266.
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