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Breast Care

Breast Care
The Women's Imaging Center at Nashoba Valley Medical Center is a full-service radiology suite that provides patients with screening and 3D mammograms, along with ultrasound capabilities.

Mammograms and Breast Exams at Nashoba Valley Medical Center
 

Digital mammography is the most effective method of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. This technology offers women a number of benefits, including improved image quality, reduced procedure time and enhanced patient comfort.

The Women's Imaging Center is recognized by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. In order to achieve this recognition, the Women's Imaging Center was required to be fully accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound.

Our breast care services include:

  • 3D mammography
  • Digital mammography
  • Breast ultrasound
  • 3D Breast Biopsy and ultrasound-guided needle core biopsy
  • Breast MRI
  • Surgical services

Flexible appointments are available, including evenings and Saturday hours. A physician referral for a screening mammogram is not required.

Mammograms

One out of eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. That's why breast exams are such an important aid in early detection, especially for women over 35. A mammography exam can detect a tumor long before you can feel it. Such early detection of breast cancer can save your life. It can also give you an opportunity to choose between treatment options.

Mammogram and breast examination guidelines:

  • If you are between the ages of 20 and 40, you should perform a breast self-examination every month and have a breast examination by a physician every three years
  • If you are between the ages of 30 and 35 and have a strong family history of breast cancer, you should have a mammogram
  • If you are 35 or over, a baseline mammogram should be done for later comparison
  • By age 40, you should do a breast self-examination every month, have a breast exam by a physician and a mammography every year
  • After age 50, you should continue your breast self-examination every month, and have a physician breast exam and mammogram every year

Who's at risk for breast cancer?

Because breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, every woman should consider herself at risk. However, the following factors put you at higher risk for breast cancer:

  • Over 50 years old
  • Previous breast cancer or benign breast disease
  • Family history of breast cancer (especially maternal)x
  • No full-term pregnancies
  • Pregnancy of first child after age 30
  • Early menstruation (before age 13)
  • Late menopause (after age 52)
  • Diet high in fat
  • Obesity

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

Since most breast cancers are discovered by women themselves, it is important for you to know what to look for:

  • A lump or thickening in the breast
  • A change in breast shape
  • Discharge from the nipple
  • Skin changes (color, texture, consistency)
  • Puckering or dimpling
  • Nipple inversion (pulling inward)

Our Team

  • Matthew  Foley
    Matthew Foley
    Breast Care,
    Imaging/Radiology
  • Daryl R.  Parker
    Daryl R. Parker
    Breast Care,
    Imaging/Radiology
  • Karen B.  Shore
    Karen B. Shore
    Breast Care
  • Catherine Tucker
    Catherine Tucker
    Breast Surgery
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Women's Imaging Center
978-784-9272
200 Groton Road
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