Breast Imaging at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women with one in eight women diagnosed in their lifetime. Early detection is critically important and saves lives.

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Regular mammograms remain the most important method for early detection. The American College of Radiology recommends annual screening beginning at age 40 for women of average risk and earlier and/or more intensive screening for women at higher-than-average risk. Please talk to your doctor for recommendations on the best screening schedule for you based on your and your family’s medical history.

Breast Imaging at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital offers the most advanced imaging technologies in a caring, comfortable setting.

Digital 3D Mammography™ Exams

Cottage Health is proud to offer digital 3D Mammography™ exams that provide better, earlier breast cancer detection for patients. Digital mammography is one of the leading tools for detecting breast cancer. The highly sensitive imaging technology provides individual images of thin layers of breast tissue, producing much clearer images.

The Breast Imaging at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital team of board-certified mammography radiologists, registered technologists and staff are with you every step of the way. Whether you are having your first screening mammogram, a follow-up procedure, or facing an uncertain diagnosis, the Cottage Imaging Center team is here for you.

Imaging Services Offered

• 3D mammography
• Ultrasound Imaging

Hologic® Affirm™ Upright Breast Biopsy System

If a biopsy is needed, Breast Imaging at Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital offers an innovative system. It enables radiologists to use 3D imaging to locate and precisely target regions for biopsy that could be more challenging using conventional imaging techniques.

Advantages include:

• Faster targeting, shorter patient procedure time
• Reduced radiation
• Reduced time under compression

Accredited Facilities

Cottage Health is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the gold standard in medical imaging. As American College of Radiology-accredited facilities, Cottage Health provides you with the most advanced technology imaging services and personalized care.

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