Breast Imaging
We are a comprehensive breast care facility, with a full range of state-of-the-art equipment for all major breast diagnostic procedures. We are certified by the American College of Radiology's mammography accreditation program. In fact, several of our radiologists are Certified Reviewers for that organization, which means that they help develop the standards and guidelines used in accrediting breast imaging programs at other medical institutions. We are also certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and by the federal government under the Mammography Quality Standards Act.
Our medical expertise in performing both screening and diagnostic mammograms is only part of our service. We're a patient-centered facility, which means that we are very aware of women's emotional needs and concerns surrounding breast care. We strive to make patients feel comfortable, and manage to maintain a human touch without compromising our high technical standards.
Screening and diagnostic mammography are performed both at BIDMC in Boston as well as at our suburban loactions:
- Boston: Shapiro Clinical Center
- Brookline
- Chestnut Hill
- Medical care Center North, Chelsea
- Medical Care Center, Lexington (call 781-528-2520 for extended hours)
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in women. Since it is much more treatable when detected at an early stage, it is essential to use effective techniques to detect it as early as possible. We employ the following kinds of tests to screen for breast cancer.
- Mammogram
- Breast Ultrasound
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- Special diagnostic procedures including core biopsy, wire localization for surgery, and fluid aspiration.
