Delivering the best in breast healthcare

When it comes to your breast health, you want the highest level of care. The Breast Health Program at Prisma Health is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to breast health.

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Helping you throughout your breast health journey

From annual mammograms and genetic testing to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, your breast health journey can take many different paths. Our experts will guide you at every step, offering compassionate, individualized care close to home. And, many of our Breast Health Center locations offer early morning and late afternoon hours for breast imaging procedures.

Comprehensive breast health services

With expertise across the full spectrum of breast care, our services include:

Biopsy (stereotactic, ultrasound guided, MRI guided)
Breast reconstruction
Genetic counseling
Breast cancer surgery (lumpectomy, mastectomy)
Oncology rehabilitation
Research and clinical trials
SAVI SCOUT technology
Screenings and diagnostics (mammogram, ultrasound, MRI)

Mammograms on the move

Prisma Health offers mobile mammography at offices or community events. To schedule a visit from the mobile mammography unit, contact us by email at Mobile.Mammography@PrismaHealth.org or give us a call at 864-455-9800 (Upstate) or 803-296-3868 (Midlands).

Mammography

Screening mammography is an X-ray picture of the breast. These tests are used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.

Mammograms can also be used to check for breast cancer after a lump or other sign or symptom of the disease has been found. These tests are diagnostic mammograms.

3D breast imaging

Three-dimensional (3D) mammography, also known as breast tomosynthesis, is a type of digital mammography in which X-ray machines are used to take pictures of the breast from different angles. Computer software is then used to reconstruct an image. This option is available to all women and helps reduce the number of call-backs and false positive tests for those with dense breast tissue.

You do not need a referral to schedule a screening mammogram.

Have you recently had a COVID-19 vaccine?

Unless there is concern about a breast problem, women who have received a COVID-19 vaccine are advised to wait 4–6 weeks after their second dose before having a screening mammogram.

All vaccines, including COVID-19, can cause temporarily enlarged lymph nodes in a woman’s armpits. If this is seen on a mammogram, radiologists may recommend follow-up imaging.

Breast health awareness

Screening tests can find cancer early when chances for survival are highest. However, there are other things you can do to be proactive in caring for your breasts.

Know your risk

Talk to both sides of your family to learn about your family health history.
Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer.
Consider genetic counseling.

Know what is normal for you

See your healthcare provider if you notice any of these breast changes:

Change in the size or shape of the breast.
Dimpling or puckering of the skin.
Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple.
Lump, hard knot or thickening inside the breast or underarm area.
New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away.
Nipple discharge that starts suddenly.
Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast.
Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast.

In addition to self-exams and clinical breast exams performed by a doctor, you should have a screening mammogram yearly starting at age 40 (or earlier as decided by you and your doctor). At Prisma Health, mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs are read by radiologists dedicated to breast imaging.

When the diagnosis is cancer

Prisma Health offers a unique, multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment. Patients are seen by a team of specialists including a surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, radiologist, pathologist and nurse navigator.

The nurse navigator serves as the patient’s personal guide throughout the diagnosis, treatment process and recovery.

Learn more about cancer care at Prisma Health

Breast cancer screening

All women should be familiar with how their breasts normally look and feel and report any breast changes to a healthcare provider right away.

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What you need to know about breast cancer

Did you know breast cancer affects 1 in every 8 women? You can probably think of at least one person in your life who has been affected by breast cancer.

Should you get a mammogram during COVID-19?

It can be tempting to postpone or skip your mammogram because of COVID-19, but will that put you at risk? It is still important to schedule a screening mammogram if you are over 40.

Why you should always keep your yearly OB/GYN visit

A Pap smear is not the only important part of an annual well-woman visit with an OB/GYN.

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