Breast Center

Digital Mammography: Saving Time. Saving Lives.

“Digital mammography is one of the most important diagnostic breakthroughs in women’s health care.”

—James Werner, MD, designated radiologist at the St. Francis Breast Center

The St. Francis Breast Center uses digital mammography, the latest in mammogram technology. Digital mammography takes an electronic image of the breast and stores it directly into a computer. Digital equipment provides clearer resolution and can penetrate dense tissues for better results.

• Allowsbusywomentoquicklygeta screening mammogram

• Allowsthetechnologisttocomplete mammograms in a shorter amount of time

• Allowstheimagetobeelectronically enhanced, adjusted, magnified and stored for further evaluation

• Resultsarebackinamatterofdaysinstead ofweeks

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Providinghigh-techcarewithasofttouch because early detection

can save your life.

• Ultrasound-guided biopsy–high frequency soundwaveshelpguidethedoctor’s instruments to abnormal breast tissue during a biopsy

Other Services• Softer mammograms–a Mammopad cushionprovidingcomfortandwarmth during mammograms is available upon request• Computer-Aided Detection (CAD)–a radiologistusesthissophisticatedsoftwareto read images of the breast and surrounding tissue. This provides a second pair of eyes for better interpretation of results.• Picture Archival and Communication System (PACS)–an electronic system giving physiciansthecapabilitytoviewX-rayimages from multiple locations resulting in faster care

For More InformationContact the Breast Center at 785-295-8855 to schedule an appointment at one of the Breast Center’sthreelocations.

DescriptionThe St. Francis Breast Center is a full-service mammography facility approved by the Federal DrugAdministrationandaccreditedbytheAmericanCollegeofRadiology.Located on the second floor of the St. Francis Health Center, it has convenient, designated parkingatEntranceAthatprovidesquickaccesstothelobbyandtheBreastCenter’sdesignatedelevator.

Procedures• Screening Mammography–anX-rayofthe breast is taken to detect breast changes in womenwhohavenosignsorsymptoms

• Diagnostic Mammography–anX-rayofthe breast is taken to check for abnormalities after a lump or others signs or symptoms have been found

• Bone densities–GEDEXAscannerusesspecial X-raytomeasurethemineraldensitysuchas calcium in the bone to detect osteoporosis

• Breast exams–a certified MammaCare clinical breast examiner performs clinical breast exams upon request

• Breast ultrasound–high frequency sound wavesproduceimagesofbreasttissue to determine if the tissue is normal

• Needle localization–aguidewireisplaced in abnormal breast tissue for surgical removal

• Stereotactic biopsy–a special mammography machine uses ionized radiation to help guide the biopsy needle to abnormal breast tissue during the procedure