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Breast Imaging Excellence
When it comes to breast health, early detection saves lives. Approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, making annual screening one of the most important steps you can take for your health.
At Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology, we provide comprehensive breast imaging in a compassionate, patient-centered environment where your comfort is always our priority. From 3D mammography to diagnostic mammograms and advanced breast MRI, our fellowship-trained breast radiologists and experienced technologists deliver expert care using the latest imaging technology, so you receive accurate answers with confidence.
We are proud to be an ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center. This voluntary designation is awarded only to facilities, like Outpatient Radiology, that are accredited in every breast imaging modality, recognizing excellence in quality, safety, physician expertise, technology, and patient care. For our patients, this means you can receive comprehensive breast imaging, all in one location from the team you trust.
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What to Expect
Your comfort is our top priority.
Before your appointment, avoid wearing deodorant, lotion, powders, or perfumes, as these products can interfere with image quality.
During your exam, one of our experienced mammography technologists will explain every step of the process. While compression is necessary to obtain the highest-quality images, we work with every patient to make the experience as comfortable as possible.
Most screening mammograms take 15–20 minutes, allowing you to get back to your day quickly.After your exam, your images are interpreted by our fellowship-trained, board-certified breast radiologists, typically within 24 hours or less. Your provider will receive your results, and you’ll also receive a letter explaining your mammogram findings.
If an abnormality is found, our radiologists will ensure that you are scheduled for the next stages of diagnosis. Follow-up imaging tests may include a diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and image-guided breast biopsy.
FAQ
Annual screening mammograms are recommended beginning at age 40 for women at average risk unless your provider recommends earlier screening based on your personal or family history.
A mammogram remains the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages.
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In most cases, no referral is needed for a routine screening mammogram. If you’re experiencing breast symptoms or need diagnostic imaging, your provider may recommend additional testing and provide a referral.
We understand your time is valuable, so we make it easy to fit your annual mammogram into your schedule. You can expect to spend 20 minutes in your exam – from changing to leaving the facility.
Your images are interpreted by our board-certified, fellowship-trained breast radiologists. Results are typically available within 24 hours or less for your provider, and you’ll receive a letter explaining your results shortly afterward. Our Patient Portal also provides access to your imaging results 72 hours after your exam.
Most abnormal mammograms do not mean you have breast cancer. If additional evaluation is needed, our radiologists may recommend a diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, or image-guided biopsy to better understand the finding and determine the appropriate next steps. In these cases, we’ll get you scheduled for additional images. You can expect that follow-up visit to take 30-45 minutes so our radiologist can review your imaging at the time of your exam. The radiologist will then determine whether further imaging, such as an ultrasound, is needed, and it will take place during the same visit. Our on-site radiologists are available to you during this exam should you have questions or concerns about your imaging, and we can often provide real-time recommendations and results.
Breast ultrasound is commonly used after a mammogram when additional imaging is needed to evaluate an area of concern or to distinguish between a cyst and a solid mass. It may also be recommended for women with certain breast symptoms.
If a biopsy is recommended, our fellowship-trained breast radiologists use advanced image guidance to accurately target the area of concern while keeping the procedure as comfortable and minimally invasive as possible. Most patients return to normal activities shortly after their biopsy.
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Used for abnormalities best seen on a mammogram, this biopsy is performed with gentle breast compression. Images guide the radiologist to the exact location, where a small tissue sample is collected through a tiny incision. A small marker (clip) is placed to identify the biopsy site for future reference.
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
For abnormalities visible on ultrasound, a small ultrasound probe guides the radiologist to the area of concern. After numbing the area, a tissue sample is collected through a small incision, and a marker clip is placed. Most patients resume normal activities immediately.
- MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
If an abnormality is only visible on MRI, the biopsy is performed while you lie comfortably face down on the MRI table with light breast compression. MRI images guide the radiologist during the procedure, and a marker clip is placed once the tissue sample is obtained. Recovery is typically quick, with minimal restrictions afterward.
A screening mammogram is performed as part of your routine annual breast cancer screening when you have no symptoms. A diagnostic mammogram provides additional, more detailed images when there is a breast concern, abnormal screening result, or symptom that requires further evaluation.
Women with dense breast tissue may benefit from supplemental screening in addition to their annual mammogram. Depending on your personal risk factors, your provider may recommend a breast ultrasound or an abbreviated breast MRI to improve cancer detection.
Very Little Discomfort
The technologist was gentle and considerate and there was very little discomfort in the process of the mammogram. The results were immediately reviewed with me.
