Center for Breast Health
St. Francis Center for Breast Health at St. Francis is one of the premier facilities in the region dedicated to improving women’s health. As such, we’re proud to be the only breast imaging center in the region that offers diagnostic Automated Whole-Breast Ultrasound (AWBU), Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI), 3-D Tomography, and a dedicated Breast MRI.
St. Francis was the first hospital in the state of Georgia to provide Automated Whole-Breast Ultrasound. A blinded study of this system combined with screening mammography showed that adding AWBU doubles overall cancer detection and triples the detection of 1 cm-or-less invasive cancers found in dense-breasted women. Another study showed that adding AWBU to mammography improved callback rates, accuracy of breast cancer detection, and confidence in callbacks for dense-breasted women.
St. Francis was also the first hospital in Georgia to offer Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI) with the addition of the Dilon 6800 gamma camera. BSGI is another one of the more advanced tools aiding in the early diagnosis of breast disease and breast cancer. It is pain-free, effective, and the next non-invasive step when mammography results are inconclusive.
Providing access to outstanding technology is only part of our commitment. Because we understand the importance of staying healthy for both you and your family, we make it a priority to convey information clearly and accurately through a variety of services and wellness programs.
We want you to expect exceptional and professional care here. As a center focusing exclusively on breast imaging and diagnostics, our radiologists have among them more than 50 years of experience, along with advanced training in BSGI and dedicated breast MRI.
Our staff of technologists is also specially trained in breast imaging and provides exceptional support to our physicians.
A breast exam or procedure can be an anxious time, and we make sure you are comfortable and relaxed. You’ll find private dressing rooms, a calming environment, and a staff both sensitive to your needs and respectful of your time.
Our physicians and staff are here to answer any questions you may have about mammography, ultrasound, biopsy, and general breast health.
