Mammograms (X-rays of the breast) are the most effective screening tool for detecting breast cancer and can find concerning areas that we cannot feel ourselves. While mammography involves a small amount of radiation exposure, it is completely safe and less than you would receive during a chest X-ray.
Women who are age 40 and older should get a screening mammogram once a year, even if you are not experiencing any concerning symptoms.
If you are at higher risk for breast cancer due to family history or a personal history of certain breast diseases, you may be qualified to start annual screenings at an earlier age.
Screenings are performed by certified mammography technicians and read by radiologists who specialize in breast imaging. This experienced team performs approximately 50,000 mammograms each year.
The American College of Radiology® has recognized Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. This designation recognizes health care centers that deliver the safest and most accurate breast cancer screenings.
We offer many of the latest breast cancer screening technologies, including 3D mammography (tomosynthesis), automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and fast breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute offers mammography and other breast health services at various locations across the region, allowing you to receive the care you need without traveling far.
Learn more about breast cancer and how we care for you at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute.