Breast Imaging Services at the Oklahoma Breast Center
The Oklahoma Breast Center’s Breast Imaging Services offers a full
range of breast care services, including screening and diagnostic 3D mammography,
breast ultrasound, CT (3D) breast specimen imaging, and stereotactic biopsy.
Our dedicated Nurse Navigator provides support throughout your journey,
ensuring you have access to vital information regarding diagnosis, treatment,
and recovery.
If you have concerns about your breast health, a mammogram is the first
step. Call us at
405-307-2290 or
schedule online now.
Schedule a Mammogram
Every woman is at risk for breast cancer, and mammograms are the single
most effective method of early detection. Mammography, a crucial breast
screening tool, harnesses X-ray technology to generate vital breast images,
known as mammograms. In today’s modern healthcare landscape, the
gold standard for mammography is Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), also
known as “tomo” or 3-dimensional (3D) mammography. Expert
radiologists, extensively trained in mammogram interpretation, meticulously
scrutinize these images to identify any potential signs of breast cancer.
The Oklahoma Breast Center Breast Imaging Services offers 3D mammography,
also known as breast tomosynthesis. Three-dimensional mammography is a
type of digital mammography in which X-ray machines are used to take pictures
of thin slices of the breast from different angles, and computer software
is used to reconstruct an image.
3D mammography lets doctors better evaluate breast images, layer by layer,
for greater accuracy. Greater accuracy means both better breast cancer
detection and less of a chance a patient will need additional imaging/testing.
3D mammography is performed similar to traditional mammography.
Age 20-plus: Perform monthly breast self-examinations. Become familiar
with the normal look and feel of your breasts. If ANY change occurs, report
it to your doctor.
Age 20–39: Have a clinical breast examination by your doctor at least
every three years.
Age 40-plus: Have an annual mammogram.
If you are under age 40 and have a family history of breast cancer or other
concerns about your risk, talk with your doctor about when to begin mammography.
Imaging services offered at The Oklahoma Breast Center:
Digital 3D mammography
Diagnostic ultrasound
Image-guided biopsies
Breast MRI
Bone density
Before scheduling your mammography appointment, it’s advisable to
verify whether your insurance plan covers Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
(DBT) to ensure you receive the most advanced and comprehensive breast
screening available.
In the world of medical technology, there’s always a need for new
tools that can improve patient care and make surgeries safer and more
effective. That’s where Clarix Imaging’s VSI-360 comes in.
This new technology is transforming the way surgeries are performed by
giving doctors a clearer view of what’s happening inside the body,
which has a range of benefits for both patients and surgeons.
Compassion in Your Corner
Our Breast Care Center offers a Nurse Navigator to help patients. The Nurse
Navigators are registered nurses who help patients understand diagnostic
procedures and treatments available through the Breast Care Center.
The Nurse Navigator’s other responsibilities include:
Helping the uninsured receive financial assistance from state organizations
Managing referrals to medical and radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons,
and therapists
Sending timely information to patients in a monthly breast cancer newsletter
Leading a support group for those facing breast cancer or a breast cancer diagnosis
As a counselor, patient educator, advocate, and knowledgeable clinician,
the Nurse Navigator helps patients obtain the resources needed for breast
cancer treatment.
The Oklahoma Breast Center Breast Imaging Services offers Mammography and
DEXA (bone density scanning) at Norman Regional Moore.
