Breast Center Frequently Asked Questions

The key parts of maintaining breast health are:
The recommended timeline for these key parts varies according to a patients age, family history and other factors. Therefore, it is important to know your unique risk profile and screening requirements. It's also important to follow through with the screening tests and exams you need to ensure breast health.

Breast screenings sometimes reveal findings that need a closer look. While most of these findings prove to be harmless, they occasionally reflect concerns. To give you peace of mind and the best breast care possible, these follow-up procedures should be done by highly qualified health professionals using the most current techniques and equipment. Follow-up diagnostic procedures might include mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, MRI, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

All these procedures are available at the Vanderbilt Breast Center in one convenient place.