Breast Health Center
Comprehensive Breast Care Services in Orangeburg
Designed to provide a soothing, comfortable environment to care for patients,
the Breast Health Center offers comprehensive services including digital
mammography, stereotactic breast biopsies, breast ultrasounds, and bone
density tests. Our center is accredited by the American College of Radiology
and is known for providing outstanding patient care.
Now offering 3D Mammography
Learn more about our services:
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Digital mammography – Mammograms are X-ray images of the breast that are used to detect the early
stages of breast cancer. Digital mammograms can be viewed on a computer,
allowing radiologists to enlarge, brighten, and manipulate the images
to examine them more closely. It is recommended that women receive their
first mammogram at age 40.
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Stereotactic breast biopsy – This is a nonsurgical procedure used to more closely examine abnormalities
found in breast tissue. A needle is used to extract a sample of the abnormal
tissue which is then lab tested for signs of cancer.
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Breast ultrasounds – Breast ultrasounds are yet another tool used to examine abnormal breast
lumps for signs of cancer. Ultrasounds use sound waves rather than radiation,
making it a useful procedure for patients who need to avoid radiation-based
procedures.
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Bone density tests – also known as a DEXA scan, bone density tests are used to diagnose or
assess a patient’s risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a common
condition for women that makes bones more brittle and easier to fracture.
Bone density tests are recommended for women ages 65 and older.
For more information about the Breast Health Center, call us at 803-395-2841.
Regional Medical Center’s Mobile Mammography Unit makes monthly visits
to Denmark, Holly Hill and Santee.
Click here to see the schedule.
Are you due for a mammogram? The information
linked here offers recommendations from the American College of Radiology.