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Delivering high-quality medical images
Imaging specialists at Ascension St. John Hospital Health Center at 26 Mile - Mammography, deliver high-quality screening and diagnostic mammograms. We start by listening to understand you and your health concerns. And, we’re dedicated to delivering care for your breast health that’s right for you.
Before you make an appointment, please have your mammogram referral from your doctor and bring it to your appointment. Use the Main Entrance to access the Imaging Department. Our breast health services support the needs of women in Northern Macomb, Southern St. Clair counties, and the surrounding area.
Through the Ascension Michigan Breast Care Program, we are accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the American College of Radiology.
Our services
Ascension St. John Hospital Health Center Center at 26 Mile - Mammography provides breast cancer detection using advanced digital mammography options personalized to your needs.You have on-site radiology support and multiple breast screening options, including:
- 3D mammography (tomosynthesis): 3D imaging technology that increases the detection of breast cancer and reduces the recall rate for screenings. A tomosynthesis (tomo) technology screening helps improve the chances of finding cancers in dense breast tissue.
- 2D digital mammography: Two-dimensional (2D) digital mammography is a low-dose X-ray that produces high-quality breast images. The digital image can be enhanced and magnified for optimal evaluation.
- Breast ultrasound: Breast ultrasound is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to make images of the breast. It helps your doctor diagnose benign and malignant disease by assessing a specific area within the breast. Ultrasound images are also called sonograms.
- Automated whole-breast ultrasound (ABUS): Along with annual mammography, ABUS helps detect breast cancer for patients with dense breast tissue and/or increased risk of developing breast cancer. ABUS is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of the breast.
- Bone density (DEXA): DEXA is used to find and treat osteoporosis and help prevent fractures that can lead to disability.
When should you consider a mammogram?
As a member of the Ascension Michigan Breast Care Program, we follow the guidelines of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Cancer Society (ACS).
- Annual screening mammography: Starting at age 40, and continuing yearly as long as you are in good health
- Clinical breast exam: Starting at age 20, every 3 years, and annually starting at age 40
- Breast self-exam: Monthly, starting at age 20
Know your family health history - Finding breast cancer early can help save lives. If your mother, sister, or daughter has been diagnosed with breast cancer, find a doctor. Ask if you should have a breast screening test before age 40.
Because We Care Program - If you are under or uninsured and need a mammogram, we may be able to help through our Because We Care Program. For more information, call 866-501-3627. Or, if you would like to donate to the Because We Care Program, call the Ascension St. John Hospital Foundation at 313-343-7480.
