Digital Imaging for Women
The Very Best Diagnosis Makes a Very Big Difference.
Distinguished Diagnostic Imaging has been providing excellence in patient care and comfort to the Bronx since 2002. Our ACR accredited facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a friendly bilingual staff. We are proud to announce that we also specialize in other procedures such as:
- Breast ultrasound guided core biopsy
- Fine needle aspirations/cyst aspirations
- Fine needle aspirations for the thyroid
- Sonohysterogram
We take great pride in all of our facilities. There is virtually no delay in the scheduling of appointments. We are conveniently located in the heart of the Bronx and near all public transportation. Call and make an appointment today! Your patient is our priority. We take great pride in all of our facilities. There is virtually no delay in the scheduling of appointments. We are conveniently located in the heart of the Bronx and near all public transportation. Call and make an appointment today! Your patient is our priority.
- Same-Day Mammogram Results
- Comprehensive Breast Care
- Quick Diagnostic Outcomes
- Dedicated Physician Specialists
- State-of-the-Art Equipment
- No Insurance, No Problem
8 Things Every Women Should Know about their Breast Health
1) If Cancer doesn't run in my family, then I don't have to worry.
The fact is that all women are at risk for breast cancer. Self- breast exams are important for all women, and you should get a baseline mammogram at age 35, and then annually at age 40. If there is family history of pre-menopausal breast cancer (in mom, sister, aunt,) then start your baseline 10 years before their age of diagnosis. Comparison of the images from year to year is essential for your doctor to detect changes over time.
2) I should only rely on my doctor's visit for my breast health.
If you notice any changes in your breast or feel an abnormality, always see your physician. Any discharge (especially bloody or colored) should be checked out right away. Discomfort or pain in the breast should be investigated.
3) All mammographies hurt.
Yes, having a mammogram is uncomfortable, but it varies with your tolerance for pain. Pressure is necessary to get a good image, and the flatter the better. For instance, think of a ball of clay under with a seed under it. If you roll out it out thin, the seed will eventually be visible as a bump.
4) Mammography is the only tool to diagnose breast cancer.
Mammography is the only universally accepted screening tool to detect abnormalities, but technology such as ultrasound can complement diagnosis. In certain cases, a MRI can be used to help your physician make a better diagnosis.
5) An occasional self-breast exam in the shower is sufficient.
It is important to know your body and conduct a self- breast exam monthly, regardless of your age. Your breast should be as flat as possible to feel all tissues, so lying down, with one arm over your head is the best position for a self- exam.
6) All imaging centers are the same.
The saying "practice makes perfect" is a good one to apply when choosing a location to have a mammogram. Your best bet is to select a facility that has a fellowship trained breast radiologist, which means that he/she has advanced training in reading mammograms and identifying potential problems.
7) All breast lumps are cancerous.
First, don't jump to conclusions. Many lumps are not cancer, but instead cysts, fibroids or dense breast tissue. Second, don't delay seeing your doctor to determine what's going on. A mammogram can help identify a mass or calcification and determine the need for further investigation.
8) If I am diagnosed with cancer, I will lose my breast
This is usually not the case. A lumpectomy (removal of the lump) followed by radiation is often an option. Promptly explore all your options and make an educated decision with your physician.