Resources for You

The best place to start is with your own doctor, as they will be able to provide relevant and current information about your breast health and treatment options, if needed. But when you want to do some research on your own, the Internet is a great place to get information fast. The National Cancer Institute provides recommendations on questions to ask to determine if the site and source your accessing is accurate and reliable; click here to learn more.

BREAST HEALTH & PREVENTATIVE CARE

American Cancer Society:

Center for Diagnostic Imaging: Learn more about your exam, and what to expect before, during and after your appointment:

Breast screening mammograms

Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic at www.mayoclinic.com provides resources including information on

Women’s health and breast health topics

DIAGNOSING BREAST CONDITIONS AND CANCER

Center for Diagnostic Imaging: for more information about what to expect before, during and after a diagnostic imaging exam or procedure at one of our outpatient centers:

Breast diagnostic mammograms
Breast Ultrasound
Breast Gamma Imaging
Breast MRI
Breast Biopsies
Breast Cyst Aspirations (drainage of benign cysts)
Breast Needle Localizations
Breast Ductograms

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Search for information on imaging exams and procedures

CANCER TREATMENT AND CARE

There are many good resources for people with breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute's Web site (http://www.cancer.gov) provides accurate, up-to-date information about many types of cancer, information about clinical trials, resources for people dealing with cancer, such as a national database of organizations dedicated to help you find information on breast cancer and treatment options.