Breast Care
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Eastern New Mexico Medical Center provides helpful services to educate patients on breast health, and encourage self-exams and routine screenings. We utilize imaging technology that may detect breast cancer at the earliest stages, when treatment can be most effective. The combination of caring technologists and imaging technology allows us to deliver quality health care.
Digital Mammography
Mammography is an X-ray exam of the breasts used to screen for or diagnose breast cancer. Eastern New Mexico Medical Center offers digital imaging technology for mammograms. With digital technology, radiologists can zoom in on particular areas of the breast or change brightness or contrast for even greater visibility, and results can be read immediately. It offers numerous benefits to women, including:
- Improved accuracy of screening exams, especially for women with dense breast tissue.
- Less radiation exposure.
- Greater image quality, reducing the need for repeat exams.
Breast Ultrasound
A breast ultrasound is often used to further evaluate an abnormality found during a mammogram. Ultrasound allows doctors to see the area closest to the chest wall, which can be difficult to see using mammography. This technology also helps doctors make a diagnosis and determine whether a breast lump is filled with fluid (a cyst) or is a solid mass.