The Mary Lou Beshears Breast Care Center is one of nine accredited centers in Colorado. The American College of Surgeons awards the accreditation only to programs that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of breast care.
Contamos con tres cirujanos de mama dedicados, una enfermera practicante y enfermeras orientadoras certificadas en oncología que atienden a pacientes en nuestras ubicaciones de Printers Park, Medical Plaza y Briargate.
Digital mammography is available at all of Memorial’s breast care center locations. All of Memorial’s mammographers are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART), and all mammograms are read by breast-dedicated radiologists. Memorial patients benefit from their finely honed and skill set and expertise.
For patients who are diagnosed with breast cancer, it’s important to know that Memorial has the only cancer program in southern Colorado that is associated with an academic medical center, providing greater access to clinical trials. The medical team participates in multidisciplinary conferences where they can discuss the best care plan for each patient. And, we have three dedicated breast surgeons at our Printers Park Medical Plaza and Briargate locations, enabling most patients to meet with a surgeon within 24 hours of a diagnosis.
Preparing for your mammogram appointment
- Call our clinic number to schedule your appointment.
- Para su primera visita, lleve copias de todos los exámenes o informes de mama anteriores. No use lociones, polvos o desodorantes, ya que pueden interferir con las imágenes.
- Informe a su tecnólogo si está embarazada, amamantando o si tiene implantes mamarios.
Breast imaging and diagnostic services
Ofrecemos los siguientes servicios de diagnóstico por imágenes mamarias:
- Screening mammography – A low-dose x-ray examination of the breast that is performed on women with no complaints or symptoms of breast cancer (asymptomatic). The goal of screening mammography is to detect breast cancer when it is still too small to be felt by a physician or the patient. Research has shown that the early detection of small breast cancers by screening mammography greatly improves a woman’s chances for successful treatment.
3D tomosynthesis mammography
Adelántate a las enfermedades mamarias
The first step to staying ahead of breast disease is to know your body. Schedule an annual mammogram with us. A doctor’s referral is not needed for an annual screening mammogram.
The American College of Radiology and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommend that a woman of average risk begin routine annual screening mammography at age 40 and continue for as long as she is in good health. However, the American Cancer Society recommends screening starting at age 45. In cases where breast cancer runs in the family, or in other special circumstances, a doctor may recommend starting mammograms at an earlier age. UCHealth experts recommend that every woman talks to her primary care provider to determine what is best for her.
Additional or earlier screenings may be recommended. Memorial also offers a High-Risk Clinic at its Breast Surgery Center in Briargate. We offer personalized assessments for women who may have a higher-than-average risk for breast cancer.
Premios y reconocimientos
Desde 1981, el Programa de Cáncer del Memorial Hospital ha mantenido continuamente su acreditación por parte del Colegio Americano de Cirujanos y su Comisión sobre el Cáncer.- La afiliación de UCHealth con el Centro Oncológico de CU vincula a los pacientes con uno de los 45 Centros Oncológicos Integrales designados por el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer en los EE. UU. Memorial es el único programa oncológico en el sur de Colorado que está asociado con un centro oncológico designado por el NCI y un centro médico académico, lo que proporciona un mayor acceso a los ensayos clínicos.
El Centro de Cuidado de la Mama Mary Lou Beshears en Memorial Hospital es uno de los nueve centros acreditados por NAPBC en Colorado. El Programa Nacional de Acreditación para Centros de Mama (NAPBC, por sus siglas en inglés) es un programa administrado por el Colegio Americano de Cirujanos. La acreditación se otorga solo a los centros que se han comprometido voluntariamente a brindar lo mejor en el diagnóstico y tratamiento del cáncer de mama. Cada centro debe someterse a una rigurosa evaluación y revisión de su desempeño y cumplimiento de los estándares de NAPBC, incluida una evaluación in situ cada tres años.- La mamografía digital está disponible en todos los centros de atención mamaria del Memorial.
Estamos acreditados por el Colegio Americano de Radiología y recibimos el sello de oro por excelencia en la atención. Puede confiar en Memorial Hospital para obtener la tecnología y los procedimientos de diagnóstico por imágenes más seguros posibles.
Servicios prestados por Memorial Hospital.