{"id":2650,"date":"2020-07-22T21:01:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T21:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/?post_type=uch_location&#038;p=2650"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:25:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:25:34","slug":"uchealth-breast-center-cherry-creek","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-breast-center-cherry-creek\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Breast Center &#8211; Cherry Creek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#73000a;border-radius:5px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#A6093D;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px\">Schedule your mammogram online<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px\">\r\n<h4>Did you know?<\/h4>\r\nPatients can schedule their mammograms through the UCHealth app or My Health Connection (MHC), our patient portal.\r\n<br><br>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/access-my-health-connection\/\"><strong><u>Visit this page<\/u><\/strong><\/a> to log in to MHC, create an MHC account, or get the UCHealth app to schedule your appointment online.\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n<h2>Innovation and personalized experience.<\/h2>\r\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote alignright is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UCHealth is a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)<\/a>, an alliance of 27 of the world\u2019s leading cancer centers dedicated to quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of cancer care so that patients can live better lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\r\n\r\nUCHealth Breast Center \u2013 Cherry Creek offers exceptional breast care close to home. From 3D <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/treatments-procedures\/breast-imaging-and-tests\/\">mammograms<\/a> to consultations and second opinions, breast biopsies, reconstruction and multiple treatment options, we offer advanced capabilities and the most comprehensive care possible. Our providers are specifically trained and focused on breast care.\r\n\r\nOur caring team of breast cancer specialists including doctors, support professionals and nursing staff, work together to develop the best care plan for you, and then stay with you from initial appointment through treatment and aftercare. You will be welcomed into a relaxing space by our caring and highly specialized breast team.\r\n\r\nWe are located in the UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center. Our complimentary valet parking will greet you at the Cook Street entrance.\n\n\n<h2 id=\"our-services\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breast biopsies\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tomosynthesis-guided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultrasound-guided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upright stereotactic.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/breast-cancer\/\">Breast cancer<\/a> surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast reconstruction and enhancement procedures, including reduction and augmentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinated care with genetic counseling, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/cancer-care\/supportive-care-nurse-navigators\/\">nurse navigation<\/a>, breast surgery and medical and radiation oncology as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/genetic-testing-and-counseling\/\">Genetic counseling<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Imaging\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DEXA scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnostic and screening mammograms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnostic breast ultrasounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3D mammography (tomosynthesis).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whole breast screening ultrasound with ABUS.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/lymphedema\/\">Lymphedema<\/a> surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/radiation-oncology\/\">radiation oncology<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needle localization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sozo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wireless Savi Scout radar localization.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conditions-we-treat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions we treat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breast dimpling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast lumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/mastitis\/\">Mastitis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nipple discharge<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, we also help women with the management of high-risk lesions found on biopsy, such as atypical hyperplasia, lobular neoplasia. We also assist women with a significant family history of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/breast-cancer\/\">breast cancer<\/a>, and a higher than average lifetime risk of breast cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3d-mammography-our-standard-of-care\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D mammography: our standard of care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Breast Center offers 3D mammography using Hologic Genius 3D Breast Tomosynthesis technology. This state-of-the art technology uses multiple low-dose images at multiple angles to produce a series of one-millimeter images that create a 3D reconstruction of the breast. This enhanced visualization aids in the detection of breast cancer, and greatly reduces the need for additional imaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3D mammography offers many advantages to traditional mammograms including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>40% increase in early detection of invasive breast cancers; 35% increase in all other breast cancer detection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40% decrease in false-positives, reducing unnecessary call backs.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of our radiologists are fellowship trained, board certified, and are solely dedicated to breast imaging. Our Breast Imaging Clinic is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology and the FDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"your-mammogram-appointment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your mammogram appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take time for your health. Making your appointment for a screening mammogram is simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If possible, obtain prior mammograms and make them available to the technologist at the time of the exam. Your prior mammograms can be valuable tools for our radiologist in interpreting your examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always inform your doctor and the technologist if there is any possibility that you are pregnant. Please share any breast symptoms or problems with the technologist performing the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc33364f6.33907231-6ab17682bd999\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc3336574.51655669-6ab17682bd447\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc33364f6.33907231-6ab17682bd0be\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    What to expect on appointment day  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There will be preparation for your exam. You may eat, drink and take regular medications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some women with sensitive breasts may experience discomfort. If you haven\u2019t started menopause, schedule your mammogram for the week after your menstrual period. Your breasts are usually less tender at that time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wear underarm deodorant, powders, ointments or creams on your breasts on the day of the exam. These can show up on the mammogram images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be asked to undress from the waist up, so it is advisable to wear clothing that can be removed for your exam. You will be provided a gown to wear during the examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please bring something to tie back long hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always inform your doctor and the technologist if there is any possibility that you are pregnant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please share any breast symptoms or problems with the technologist performing the exam.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"follow-up-care\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow-up care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will notify you promptly if any follow-up care is needed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc33372b1.78730846-6ab17682bd807\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc33364f6.33907231-6ab17682bd0be\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Your results  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your results will be available to you online through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/access-my-health-connection\/\">My Health Connection<\/a>. As a patient, you can download our UCHealth app and go to the My Health Connection patient portal to view your results electronically as soon as they are ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the Breast Center will provide information either by phone or mail. We will notify you promptly if any follow-up care is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screening mammogram results will be available within 7-10 business days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound results are available the same day.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want your primary care physician to receive a copy of your results, please bring their name, address and phone number at the time of your appointment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"scheduling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please call our office to schedule your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please provide all the following information at your scheduled appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insurance card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referral (if needed)<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To allow enough time to complete your check-in process, please arrive\u202f15\u202fminutes before your scheduled appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We request a 24-hour\u202fadvance notice if you cannot make it to your scheduled appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":7687,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-2650","uch_location","type-uch_location","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location\/2650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/uch_location"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}