Breast Health
To schedule a mammogram, call 609-631-6832 or schedule your appointment online by clicking the button below.
The latest screening and diagnostic technology meets convenient care and rapid results. The breast health team at RWJUH Hamilton includes: radiology technologists and physicians, a breast health navigator and a multidisciplinary team from The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, RWJUH Hamilton’s oncology program.
Screening and Detection
Mammography
Digital mammography provides high-definition images that can be magnified
and adjusted to get the best possible image, adding confidence to the
interpretation. And because the images are available quickly, patients
can take advantage of quicker exams. Technologists use digital mammography
provided by GE’s leading Senographe Essential. This technology uses
much less radiation than conventional mammography to create a precise
image and provides among the largest imaging fields available in today’s
marketplace. To make a mammography appointment, call
609.631.6832.
The Women’s Center team is consistently rated by visitors for outstanding,
compassionate care. Whether it's your first experience or you are a returning
patient, you will appreciate the time our technicians spend explaining
the procedure prior to your mammogram, and the gentle, professional care
you will experience.
Breast Imaging
RWJUH Hamilton is fully equipped with diagnostic tools such as breast MRI
and ultrasound to study any areas of concern found during a mammogram.
Breast biopsies are also offered in an outpatient setting, performed without
general anesthesia or requiring stitches.
Cancer Risk Assessment
Our cancer risk assessment program — Hereditary Oncology (HOPE) —
helps women with a family history of breast cancer determine their genetic
risk for developing the disease.
Cancer Diagnosis
A Multidisciplinary Team
RWJUH Hamilton's multidisciplinary team is led by the medical director of the
breast cancer program, and consists of surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists,
radiologists, pathologists, a breast health navigator and a genetics coordinator,
and nurses who meet regularly to discuss patients whose tests come back
with a positive result for cancer. They review each case as a team, agreeing
upon the best course of treatment prior to surgery. In effect, our patients
receive a first, second and third opinion all at the same time.
Lymphedema Care
A Lymphedema Care Program supports women who are managing lymphedema issues
associated with breast cancer treatment. Our trained therapists provide
monitored exercise programs, wrapping and compression, lymph drainage
massage and education for at-home treatment.
