The Woodlands Hospital
While most women have heard the message that early detection is the key to surviving breast cancer, many still put off having regular mammograms. A comprehensive, state-of-the-art screening and diagnostic facility, the Breast & Bone Center provides quality health services with board-certified and dedicated breast specialists.
In an easily accessible and spa-like environment, 7,500 square-feet are dedicated to a full range of advanced screening and diagnostic services. This includes new digital mammography technology that is faster and more comfortable and provides physicians with highly detailed images to assist in diagnosis.
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Memorial Hermann is the first hospital system in South Texas to offer breast tomosynthesis, a 3-D mammogram that enables radiologists to see “inside” the breast. Physicians say this cutting-edge digital technology will help them detect smaller tumors at the earliest stages of breast cancer, potentially saving the lives of hundreds of women.
Learn more by watching the most recent news clips below. Or, call 1.877.40.MAMMO.
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Breast & Bone Center Special Features
The Center’s state-of-the-art mammography system uses low-level X-rays to locate breast lumps and abnormalities long before they can be felt by breast self-exam. A recent government study determined digital mammography to be better than traditional methods for detecting breast cancer, especially in premenopausal women, those younger than 50 and those with dense breast tissue. The American Cancer Society recommended that women in these categories seek digital mammograms where available.
Digital mammograms offer significant advantages. Images are available immediately, and can be enhanced, stored digitally and transmitted instantaneously to a physician’s office or other facilities. These images are more detailed and can be acquired more quickly, reducing testing time.
Digital mammograms at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital are reviewed by a dedicated breast radiologist and screened using computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) software. CAD alerts radiologists to take a closer look at areas that may be abnormal.
Using high-frequency sound waves, breast ultrasound can determine whether a lesion is a solid tumor or a fluid-filled cyst. It is especially useful in evaluating suspicious areas in the denser breast tissue of younger women.
This technique may also be used to obtain tissue samples from areas where masses are seen in ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to guide the needle for increased precision in removing the tissue sample.
This procedure can pinpoint defects in breast ducts. A contrast agent is introduced into the duct to expose possible defects when the breast is X-rayed.
This non-invasive procedure is most commonly used for additional screening in high-risk women when the findings of a mammogram are inconclusive or to determine the extent of the disease in newly diagnosed breast cancer.
Each mammogram is also reviewed by a computer designed to search for abnormalities. CAD technology acts as a second pair of eyes, reviewing mammogram film after the radiologist has already made an initial interpretation.
This innovative non-surgical biopsy method uses a computer-guided needle to remove a breast tissue sample.
This specialized breast radiologist reviews all diagnostic mammograms and ultrasounds at the time of exam and gives the patient immediate results.
Breast tomosynthesis is an innovative, newFDA-approved digital technology that helps physicians detect smaller tumorssooner using X-rays to create a 3-D view of the breast. While the quality ofimages with traditional 2-D mammography are still considered the gold standardof breast screening, tomosynthesis provides an improved screening for womenwith dense or fatty breast tissue. Learn more
A special thanks goes out to our In the Pink of Health committee, comprised of dedicated members of our community, for making the purchase of the tomosynthesis equipment possible at The Woodlands Campus.
This procedure measures bone mineral density to identify bone strength and weakness. This information is a useful diagnostic tool in diagnosing osteoporosis.
This assessment identifies and evaluates bone mineral density with vertebral spine fracture prevalence. Test information is used to make the best possible preventive treatment strategy.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7a.m. – 7p.m.
Saturday 8a.m. – Noon
To make an appointment, call 713.897.4172.
Learn more about the Breast and Bone Center.