St. Mary’s offers women’s-specific imaging for advanced diagnosis and monitoring, including:
Mammography
St. Mary’s offers digital screening and diagnostic mammograms, which are low-dose X-rays that can detect irregularities in the breast that neither you nor your doctor can feel.
Breast Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to image different areas of the body. It is often used as a follow-up to mammography to diagnose breast cancer.
Breast MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) produces high-quality images of the breast to identify abnormalities that may indicate the presence of cancer.
Bone density testing
Bone Density Screening
Bone densitometry uses DXA (“dexa”) technology to safely and accurately measure the bone mineral density in the hip and spine. Dexa scans are recommended if you:
Are a woman approaching or past menopause
Thin or small-framed
Have a family history of osteoporosis
Take steroids or thyroid medication
Smoke or drink alcohol in excess
Have a sedentary lifestyle and do not do weight-bearing exercises
Stereotactic Biopsy
A stereotactic biopsy can help to diagnose cancerous cells in breast tissue by using two mammograms of the breast to “sample” the concerning area.
