OUR SERVICES
Screening | Diagnostics | Second OpinionOur talented medical team works together in a collaborative manner with leading-edge technology-from 3D tomosynthesis mammography for early-detection screening to a state-of-the-art imaging facility.
SCREENING
Regular screening tests for breast cancer, such as an annual mammogram and a breast exam during your annual checkup, allow you and your doctor to ensure that your breasts are as healthy as they can be. Screening can also increase the likelihood that your doctor will find breast cancer early, which is when it’s most treatable.
3D TOMOSYNTHESIS MAMMOGRAPHY
3D Tomosynthesis Mammograms are used as a screening tool to detect early stage breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms and, to detect and diagnose breast disease in women experiencing symptoms such as a lump, pain or nipple discharge. Numerous studies have proven that early detection is the key to successful treatment of breast cancer.
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. MR imaging uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body structures.
SCREENING BREAST ULTRASOUND
Screening ultrasound is a viable alternative to MRI for these women. When ultrasound is used for screening, many abnormalities can be seen that may require a biopsy but are not cancer (false positives), which limits its cost effectiveness.
GENETIC TESTING
If you have a family history of breast cancer on either your mother’s or father’s side, you might have a higher risk for developing breast cancer during your lifetime. For women who wish to be tested, we can now establish whether the two genes are normal or not.
BONE DENSITY
People can have osteoporosis without any signs or symptoms. Because it is a disease that can be prevented and treated, an early diagnosis can make a difference. It is never too late at any age to take steps to protect your bones and prevent fractures (broken bones).
DIAGNOSTICS
BIOPSY
A breast biopsy is a simple procedure that involves sampling tissue from an area of concern within the breast. As an alternative to open surgical biopsy, the Breast Center of Irvine offers minimally invasive breast biopsy procedures performed with ultrasound or mammographic guidance.
DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND
Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in x-rays).