Overview
Whether you need an annual breast cancer screening or diagnostic testing, our caring team of physicians, nurses and technicians is here to support you and provide specialized, quality care.
Why Piedmont
Compassionate breast care
Comprehensive services
Advanced technologies
While it can be overwhelming to think about breast cancer, our compassionate team of physicians, nurses and technicians is dedicated to helping you feel comfortable throughout your care with us. Whether you need a yearly mammogram screening or are referred for a biopsy or MRI, we will support you through every stage of the process. Our mission is to detect and diagnose breast cancer in its earliest stages.
The importance of screening mammograms
In the United States, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes. Eighty percent of these women do not have any of the reported risk factors, other than being female and aging. The key to surviving breast cancer is early diagnosis. A mammogram is the first line of defense against breast cancer, and it remains the most reliable diagnostic tool for doctors.
When should you get a mammogram?
Ask your primary care provider or gynecologist to do a breast cancer risk assessment.
If you have an average risk of breast cancer, the American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends getting a mammogram every year beginning at age 40.
If you have a higher-than-average risk, the guidelines can vary based on your individual risk factors. Generally, you should start having yearly mammograms at age 30 and annual breast MRIs beginning between the ages of 25 and 35.
Our services
As one of the first facilities of its kind in Atlanta, the Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center at Piedmont Atlanta, along with its satellite facilities, cares for more than 36,000 women each year.
Our services include:
- Screening and diagnostic mammography
- Stereotactic and ultrasound-guided core biopsies
- Breast MRI
Dedicated breast cancer nurse navigator
Should you need breast cancer treatment, our breast cancer nurse navigator will guide you through every step of the process, from testing to treatment to recovery.
Supportive resources
We offer pre- and post-operative education and support, as well as the American Cancer Society’s Look Good/Feel Better programs and support groups, through Cancer Wellness at Piedmont. Our goal is to care for your health and overall well-being.
Screening and diagnostic services
Mammogram
Stereotactic biopsy
Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy
Breast MRI
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