A screening mammogram is an x-ray of the breast used to detect breast changes in women who have no signs of breast cancer. It usually involvetwo x-rays of each breast. Using a mammogram, it is possible to detect a tumor that cannot be felt.
A diagnostic mammogram is an x-ray of the breast used to diagnose unusual breast changes, such as a lump, pain, nipple thickening or discharge, or a change in breast size or shape. A diagnostic mammogram is also used to evaluate abnormalities detected on a screening mammogram. It is a basic medical tool and is appropriate in the workup of breast changes, regardless of a woman's age.
The Women’s Health Center includes a digital mammography system and the Mammatome Breast Biopsy System, which collects up to 15 tissue samples from a single needle insertion, reduces discomfort and may replace surgical biopsy. Women can also receive breast health education and consultations, and attend support groups. Lima Memorial was the first in the nation to install the SecondLook CADx System which provides a second set of "eyes" in detecting possible breast cancers on either film screen or digital mammography. We continue to work with this company to develop CAD technology further.
