Current guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the
American College of Radiology (ACR) recommend screening mammography every year for
women, beginning at age 40.
Digital Mammography allows us to observe cancer in women who were previously difficult
to diagnose.
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Union Square Medical Imaging and Mammography is proud to be accredited by the American
College of Radiology (ACR). Approval by the ACR demonstrates our dedication to providing
top-quality care to our patients.
Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among women in the United
States. Widespread use of screening, along with treatment advances in recent years,
have been credited with significant reductions in breast cancer mortality.
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Screening Mammography is used as a screening tool
to detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms. It is done once
a year in our Manhattan location.
Diagnostic Mammography is used to evaluate a patient
with abnormal clinical findings, such as breast lump, nipple discharge, pain, etc.,
that have been found by the woman or her doctor. Diagnostic mammography may also
be done after an abnormal screening mammography in order to evaluate the area of
concern on the screening exam.
Breast implants can impede accurate mammogram readings because both silicone and
saline implants are not transparent on x-rays and can block a clear view of the
tissues behind them, especially if the implant has been placed in front of, rather
than beneath, the chest muscles. Our technologists at the Union Square, Manhattan
location are experienced in performing mammography on patients with breast implants
and know how to carefully compress the breasts to improve the view without rupturing
the implant.
Union Square, Manhattan Location
Lumps or abnormalities in the breast are often detected by physical examination,
mammography, sonography or other imaging studies. However, it is not always possible
to tell from these imaging tests whether a growth is benign or cancerous. A breast
biopsy is performed to remove some cells—surgically or through a less invasive procedure
involving a hollow needle—from a suspicious area in the breast and examine them
under a microscope to determine a diagnosis. Image-guided needle biopsy is not designed
to remove the entire lesion, but most of a very small lesion may be removed in the
process of biopsy. Image-guided biopsy is performed when the abnormal area in the
breast is too small to be felt, making it difficult to locate the lesion by hand
(called palpation).
Union Square, Manhattan Location
The Bone Density Test, also called densitometry (DEXA) scan, is to determine the
mineral density in your bones. It uses special X-rays to measure the amount of calcium
in the bones. This determines your actual bone mass. Results can show whether you
have osteoporosis, which is preventable, but unfortunately it is a disease that
affects 28 million Americans. Women are affected 4 x more frequently than men. The
test is painless, quick, non-invasive, and requires no preparation. Scheduling this
test allows us to help you plan a full life, one that allows you to enjoy many activities
long into your life.