A Supplemental Breast Screening Tool
At Derry Imaging, we offer state-of-the-art 3D ultrasound imaging.
Breast ultrasound is not a substitute for a mammogram. It is used as a supplemental breast cancer screening tool following a suspicious mammogram. Ultrasound produces images of body tissue by using sound waves and is sometimes called sonography. It is simple, safe and painless.
Because ultrasounds may miss some early signs of cancer, they are not typically used to screen for breast cancer. Instead, they are used to:
- Help the radiologist determine whether a lump abnormality is a fluid-filled cyst or a solid mass.
- Help guide a biopsy needle into an area so that samples of an abnormality can be taken to determine if it is benign or cancerous.
The radiologist will determine if you require supplemental screening via ultrasound based on the results of your mammogram. Should you require a breast ultrasound, a technologist from the Breast Imaging team will reach out to you promptly to schedule.
If you need to schedule an annual mammogram, you can do so online here.
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