Mammograms
When you receive a mammogram at Trinity Health Of New England, time is on your side. This breast cancer screening test detects early signs of problems, so you receive treatment when it’s more likely to be successful. And you don’t have to wait long for mammogram results. Women in some of our locations receive this information during the same visit.
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Breast Cancer Screening: Why Choose Trinity Health Of New England?
When you come to Trinity Health Of New England, you receive the highest level of breast cancer screening services. We use 3D mammography enabling a more thorough evaluation of breast tissue. Our experience from performing a high volume of 3D mammograms means accurate testing and results you can trust.
Highlights of our program include:
- Expertise: Radiologists specializing in breast imaging review your mammogram images. These specialists have additional training in breast imaging enabling them to detect easy-to-miss abnormalities.
- Personalized recommendations: Most women receive a mammogram once a year. But we may recommend more frequent screening if you have a family history of breast cancer.
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- Care close to home: Mammograms are available in our locations throughout Connecticut and western Massachusetts.
Timely Breast Surgeon Consultation for Abnormal Mammogram Findings
It can be concerning to learn you have abnormal mammogram findings, and our experts are here for you.
- Women receiving care at our Saint Francis Hospital location speak with an experienced breast surgeon the same day. We were among the first in Connecticut offering same-day results and consultation, and we’ve been doing so for decades.
- Women seeking care at Mercy Medical Center often see one of our breast cancer experts the next business day.
- Women who receive care at the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center often see skilled breast cancer providers the following day
We explain the additional tests you may need to confirm or rule out a cancer diagnosis. These may include more imaging tests, such as breast ultrasound or breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We may also perform a biopsy, which is a procedure to take a tissue sample so we can examine it under a microscope.
Breast Cancer Care at Trinity Health Of New England
Our nationally recognized breast cancer program offers the full range of services, including the latest surgical techniques and breast reconstruction. Our whole-person approach means our care team treats more than the cancer; they treat your well-being. And our breast navigators are with you throughout your care journey providing information and support.
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Additional Women’s Health Services
Breast cancer screening is one of the many services we offer to help women maximize their health. Our women’s health services include heart specialists (cardiologists) who understand the unique ways women experience heart disease. We also offer family-focused pregnancy services.
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