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Breast cancer prevention should start at a young age and continue for a lifetime. Through outreach and education, women are encouraged to follow recommendations provided by the American Cancer Society, which include: performing monthly breast self-examinations starting at age 20 and having yearly mammograms starting at age 40.
These recommendations may also call for more frequent follow-up services as prescribed by a patient’s physician. Clinical breast exams should be part of a periodic health exam, about every three years for women in their 20s and 30s, and every year for women 40 and older.
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| Both Digital and Film Screen Mammography are available at The Saint Barnabas Breast and Women’s Imaging Center at Bedminster. |
Diagnostic mammograms are provided for women with breast concerns and for those who have breast implants. This type of mammogram may include additional films and studies.
An imaging method that uses sound waves, ultrasound is available for patients who are referred by their physicians. Ultrasound of the breast may be requested following a diagnostic mammogram to further evaluate an identified abnormality.
Additional breast diagnostic and intervention services are available at The Saint Barnabas Breast Center and Imaging Center in Livingston, including: breast MRI; breast needle localization; ultrasound, stereotactic or MRI guided core biopsy; ultrasound guided core biopsy and breast cyst aspiration; and galactogram. Complimentary transportation is available for all extended breast diagnostic procedures.
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