WOMEN’S HEALTH BREAST IMAGING CENTER Breast imaging center

At the forefront of protecting women’s health through advanced 3D mammography screenings.

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The team at Women’s Health of Central Virginia understands that women have unique healthcare needs. We want our patients to have access to highly specialized diagnostic services in a compassionate and caring environment.

We believe that all women should have access to the most advanced screening technology possible. That’s why our Breast Imaging Center offers 3D mammograms to each and every patient, which is superior in the early detection of breast cancer. All equipment is operated by experienced radiological technologists with advanced certification in mammography

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Women’s Health of Central Virginia is an ACR accredited mammography facility

ACR Accreditation is the gold standard in medical imaging, ensuring that our facility maintains the highest standards in image quality and safety. Our equipment, medical team, and quality assurance practices meet the necessary requirements, giving us the ability to deliver the highest level of care.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • 1 IN 8 WOMEN

    will develop breast cancer in her lifetime

  • 8 OUT OF 9 WOMEN

    diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history

  • But, with early detection, the 5-year survival rate is almost

    100%

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WHERE COMPASSION MEETS TECHNOLOGY

Providing our neighbors with the highest level of women-focused imaging care

Annual mammograms can detect the most common types of breast cancer at the earliest stage when it is most treatable. In fact, mammograms show changes in the breast up to two years before a patient or physician can feel them. Mammograms can also prevent the need for extensive treatment for advanced cancers and improve the chances of breast conservation. Current guidelines from the American College of Radiology, the American Cancer Society, and the Society for Breast Imaging recommend that women receive annual mammograms starting at age 40 – even if they have no symptoms or family history of breast cancer. Our Breast Imaging Center is here for you.

WHAT’S NEW? – 3D MAMMOGRAPHY! 

Conventional digital mammography produces one image of overlapping tissue, making it difficult to detect cancers. Performed with digital mammography using the same scanner, breast 3D mammography takes multiple images of the entire breast. This allows the Breast Imaging Center to provide the best images to the radiologists to see through layers of tissue and examine areas of concern from all angles. Benefits can include:

  • Earlier detection of small breast cancers that may be hidden during digital mammography
  • Greater accuracy in pinpointing the size, shape and location of abnormalities
  • Fewer unnecessary biopsies or additional tests
  • Greater likelihood of detecting multiple breast tumors, which occur in 15% of breast cancer patients
  • Clearer images of dense breast tissue

SCREENING GUIDELINES FOR BREAST HEALTH

  • Yearly mammograms at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health

  • Clinical breast exam (CBE) every year for women aged 40 and over and every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s

  • Breast self-exam (BSE) for women starting in their 20s

  • Screening mammograms are not recommended for average risk women under age 40

  • Women with implants have screening mammograms at age 40 and continue as long as a woman is in good health

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HELPFUL RESOURCES

Mammography Saves Lives Infographic

Information on Breast Density

Mammography Myths and Misconceptions

RadiologyInfo.org for Patients

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT
OUR BREAST IMAGING CENTER

I really like the set-up and the mammogram. it was a lot better and more comfortable than other mammograms I have had in the past.
Beatrice P.
Nice new gowns in the mammogram…Tammy the sonographer was very gentle and explained everything clearly. The new mammogram process was very positive.
Trudy N.
The imaging service is great. The staff is very kind, friendly and most of all understanding.
Heather B.

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

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If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at (434) 239-7890.

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Fax: 434-237-9222

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114 Nationwide Dr.
Lynchburg, VA 24502