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Breast health is an important part of your overall health
One of the most important parts of breast health is screening for breast cancer. At CMC’s Breast Care Center, we provide all women with comprehensive care for both benign and malignant breast disease. We empower women with information and education. Our patients and their providers make decisions about their plan of care. 

Our entire team, from our fellowship-trained breast surgeon, and chief of breast imaging, to our technologists, and nurse navigators, advocate for your breast health and well-being.

Recommended screening guidelines:
  • Woman of average risk should start routine, annual mammograms at age 40.
  • Women with increased risk, including those with dense breasts, may need to start screening prior to age 40 and may require imaging in addition to annual mammogram.
  • Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health. We recommend that you discuss your risk factors with your healthcare provider and develop a screening plan that’s right for you. Early detection of breast cancer saves lives and mammograms often spot breast tumors before they can be seen or felt.



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Why choose CMC?

Comprehensive treatment approach—When treatment for breast cancer is required, our center offers a comprehensive treatment approach, with the latest technology, medical and surgical expertise and a variety of support services. Our care team includes: Fellowship trained breast surgeon, fellowship trained breast radiologist, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, and nurse navigators.

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Early Detection Saves Lives

Breast cancer occurs when normal cells in the breast change and grow out of control. Women sometimes discover they have breast cancer because they find a lump in one of their breasts. Breast cancer is much more common in women than in men. But men can get the disease too.

If you feel a lump in your breast, see your provider right away. Breast lumps can be caused by conditions that are not cancer, but it is best to have any lumps evaluated.


Importance of annual screening mammograms

Women are urged to begin annual mammograms by age 40 to establish a baseline of a woman’s breast health and detect abnormalities early, when treatment is more effective. Our sophisticated 3D breast imaging equipment and novel techniques can help, spot abnormalities early, reduce the number of follow-up tests for suspicious findings, and can reduce call backs —even in dense breasts, which are the most difficult to screen. Most of our advanced breast screening services are conveniently located at CMC’s Breast Care Center, in Bedford.

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National Accreditation 

CMC is proud to be recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The ACR recognizes the dedication of the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence recipients to improving women’s health through participation in rigorous quality assurance programs. 

The following ACR accredited. breast imaging services are available to you:

  • Mammography
  • Stereotactic breast biopsy
  • Breast ultrasound 

Get to know us—CMC Breast Care Center

Experience the convenience of CMC’s Breast Care Center, providing all of the breast health services you need under one roof, from advanced screening and diagnosis to treatments, survivorship, and beyond. 

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Breast Cancer Surgery Techniques

Breast cancer surgical techniques and technology have come a long way. CMC’s Breast Care Center surgeon is able to offer patients better options than ever before when it comes to their breast cancer surgery.

Genetic Testing

Breast cancer 1 (BRCA 1) and breast cancer 2 (BRCA 2) gene testing is available to patients at CMC’s Breast Care Center. 

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The Breast Care Center at CMC follows the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines for breast cancer screening for all our patients:

  • woman of average risk should start routine, annual mammograms at age 40
  • women with increased risk, including those with dense breasts, may need to start screening prior to age 40 and may require imaging in addition to annual mammogram
  • screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health

You might be eligible for free screenings. Call us to determine if you qualify.

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It is best to wear a two-piece outfit, as you will need to change from the waist up. Also, try not to wear deodorants, lotions or powders around the breast area or under your arms on the day of the exam.

A dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan is a bone density scan. You will want to dress light, and try to avoid clothes that have metal (zippers, snaps, grommets) around the waist or hips. If your clothing interferes with the test, we will have you change for the exam.

The physician who ordered your test will receive the medical record and provide you with the results. For mammograms and breast ultrasounds, you will also receive a result letter in the mail.

Please call our Film Library at 603.663.6449 to request the films. Twenty-four hour notice is requested whenever possible. Make sure you bring an ID with you when you come to get the images. If you are sending anyone else to pick up these films, make sure they have written permission from you with them.

Ultrasound is a great tool, but not a replacement for a mammogram. We generally use ultrasound to evaluate a problem, lump, something seen on the mammogram, or possibly pain. For women under 30 with a problem, we will generally start with the ultrasound. Ultrasound does not see some of the very small signs of early problems that a mammogram can see.
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