Breast Health
The breast health program at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of breast disease. Our breast health facilities are designed to offer comfort and privacy surrounded by the latest technology, including digital mammography. Our experts include gynecologists, radiologists, pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and surgeons, supported by specially trained nurses and digital mammographers.
We coordinate all our breast health services so you can access the services you need in the most convenient, timely way. Our team puts together the best care plan for your needs, using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. At each step, we pay special attention to your comfort. MammoPads are used for each and every mammogram performed at MedStar Good Samaritan. This soft, foam cushion provides a more comfortable experience for the patient and allows the technologist to capture a more accurate image.
We empower you to take charge of your own breast health by teaching you how to perform monthly breast exams and educating you about the importance of regular physicals. For women with a family history of breast cancer, we offer genetic testing to determine if you may be at increased risk for developing the disease.
When a breast lump is detected, we offer digital imaging tests to determine whether the lump is benign or malignant. If you are diagnosed with breast disease, we inform you about your options so you can make fully informed choices that meet your special needs.
Our breast health services include:
- Disease prevention: breast self exam training, risk assessment, genetic testing
- Routine evaluation: annual well woman exams
- Breast imaging: digital mammography, ultrasonography
- Diagnostic evaluation: needle localization, open surgical biopsy, frozen section pathology, stereotactic biopsy, sentinel node biopsy
- Comprehensive treatment: treatment for benign breast disease and breast pain, fine needle aspiration, lumpectomy, partial or total mastectomy, reconstructive surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy
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