Breast imaging in Brevard, North Carolina
If you're pursuing better breast health, our compassionate specialists are here for you.
At Transylvania Regional Hospital, the patient-focused specialists at our diagnostic imaging center recognize that breast health is an important part of women's care. They provide the latest imaging services to help you get the results you need.
Our breast health services
We perform mammograms, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and many other services to help you better understand your breast health.
Tests and scans for better breast health
We are committed to screening and treating women for breast-related conditions. Here are some of the screening options we provide:
- 3D Mammography unit: By producing a three-dimensional image of the breast, a 3D mammogram allows our board-certified radiologists to clearly see the interior of the breast. Additionally, a 3D mammogram can be used to look for cancer even if you don't have signs or symptoms.
- Automated Breast Ultrasound Screening (ABUS): Approximately 40 percent of women have dense breast tissue, which makes it difficult to detect problem areas. The ABUS can be used as a supplemental screening for women with dense breasts and can reveal cancer that's hiding in the mammogram images.
- Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA): The DEXA scan is an imaging test that measures bone density. It's a helpful tool for individuals who have received a breast cancer diagnosis.
- Diagnostic targeted ultrasound: Unlike the ABUS, a targeted ultrasound scans specific areas of concern in breast tissue.
- MRI: An MRI is a test for detecting breast cancer. MRIs can be performed with mammography as a screening tool.
- Mammograms: Mammograms can be used to check for breast cancer in women who aren't showing any signs or symptoms. This X-ray examination of the breast tissue can be an uncomfortable experience, which is why our compassionate specialists work to help you to feel at ease.