Breast Imaging
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Bravera Health provides helpful services to educate women on breast health, and encourage self-exams and routine screenings. We utilize imaging technology that may detect breast cancer at the earliest stages, when treatment can be most effective. The combination of caring technologists and imaging technology allows us to deliver quality care.
Bravera Health Seven Rivers has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.
Digital Mammography
Mammography is an X-ray exam of the breasts used to screen for or diagnose breast cancer. Bravera Health offers digital imaging technology for mammograms. With digital technology, radiologists can zoom in on particular areas or change brightness or contrast for even greater visibility, and results can be read immediately. It offers numerous benefits to women, including:
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Improved accuracy of screening exams, especially for women with dense breast tissue.
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Less radiation exposure.
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Greater image quality, reducing the need for repeat exams.
You spend an hour buying a bra. You can take 12 minutes for your breast health. It’s easy to get so wrapped up in cup size, coverage and support that you don’t think about breast health. But a mammogram is the single most important thing you can do to stay ahead of breast cancer.
Breast MRI
Along with mammography, providers at Bravera Health Seven Rivers use breast MRI, which can be an effective diagnostic tool. Breast MRI is often used for women who are at greater risk of developing breast cancer or who have dense breast tissue or implants - cases in which mammography is less effective at detecting abnormalities. This technique offers a more comfortable experience for women, and is used to:
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Assess the extent of breast cancer.
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Determine the effectiveness of chemotherapy or radiation therapy during breast cancer treatment.
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Further evaluate abnormalities that were found during a mammogram or clinical exam.
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Provide additional detail for treatment planning.
Breast Ultrasound
A breast ultrasound is often used to further evaluate an abnormality found during a mammogram. Ultrasound allows doctors to see the area closest to the chest wall, which can be difficult to see using mammography. This technology also helps doctors determine whether a breast lump is filled with fluid (a cyst) or is a solid mass.
Stereotactic Biopsies
When a lump or abnormal area is detected during screening, a biopsy can determine whether cells are cancerous. Advanced imaging technology - such as MRI, mammography or ultrasound - can be combined with minimally invasive techniques to obtain tissue samples. Bravera Health offers digital stereotactic biopsies, and women can choose to be seated or lying down during the procedure for maximum comfort.