The Archbold Women’s Center is home to the most advanced screening
and diagnostic imaging technology in the region. Our on-site, board-certified
radiologists use 3D mammography, targeted diagnostic breast ultrasound,
MRI technology, and breast biopsies to detect and diagnose breast cancer
in the earliest stages, most often before a lump can even be felt.
3D Mammography
Screening and diagnostic mammography are performed at our Archbold Women’s
Center imaging facility using innovative state-of-the-art digital equipment
and technology.
Proven to help doctors detect invasive breast cancer at the earliest stage,
3D mammography is recognized as the most advanced breast cancer screening
technology available.
3D mammography has the potential to:
Improve the ability of doctors to accurately diagnose breast cancer early,
often even before a mass can be felt or symptoms of breast cancer are present
Find tumors that may have remained hidden on a 2-D mammogram alone
Greatly reduce the number of women called back for false alarms
Breast Ultrasound
A breast ultrasound is a painless procedure often used in conjunction with
mammography to determine if a lump or mass is solid tissue or a fluid-filled
cyst. An ultrasound may provide additional information to confirm the
composition of a lump or mass and to help determine the proper follow-up care.
An ultrasound is not typically a screening tool and should not routinely
be used in place of a mammogram. A physician may order an ultrasound or
a radiologist may recommend using one in place of a mammogram if certain
conditions are present.
Breast MRI
Breast MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a specific type of breast imaging
that may be recommended by your physician to screen for or diagnose breast cancer.
Pelvic/OB Ultrasound
Gynecological concerns and pregnancies are two of the most common reasons
your doctor will order a pelvic or obstetrical ultrasound. The Archbold
Women's Center has a private ultrasound suite where pregnant women may
allow selected members of their families to be present during these procedures.
Your doctor may also order a pelvic ultrasound to rule out or detect benign
and cancerous abnormalities.
Additional Imaging
To ensure accuracy and to prevent unnecessary surgical procedures, special
views or other additional types of diagnostic procedures are sometimes
necessary.
We understand the need for additional imaging or a "call-back"
procedure may be an alarming experience for many women. Our experienced
team of technologists is dedicated to doing everything possible to prevent
unnecessary call-backs. For women with complicated structures of breast
tissue or dense breast tissue, our on-site radiologists will determine
if additional views or procedures are needed.
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