Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center's Breast Health Center provides a variety of preventive and diagnostic services, including high-tech 3D mammography, ultrasounds and biopsies. In addition, the center now offers expedited appointments for patients with urgent breast concerns.
“Imagine finding a lump in your breast and calling your doctor to find the soonest appointment is three or more weeks away,” said Rosanne Morrison, executive director of the Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. “We understand that you may be fearing the worst, and the anxiety of waiting even days could feel unbearable.”
In an effort to ease these worries, the Breast Health Center at Providence provides same- or next-day evaluations with a breast specialist nurse practitioner for concerns including: breast pain; breast lumps or masses; nipple discharge; changes in breast appearance skin changes; family history of breast cancer and high-risk screening, questions about breast cancer screening or genetics; male breast conditions, such as gynecomastia; and breast infections, such as mastitis.
The consultation also includes an extensive review of health history and identifying personal risk for breast cancer. In addition to a complete breast examination, expedited imaging is available, if needed.
“Most breast issues are not cancer and can be easily resolved, but if it is cancer, no time is wasted,” said Morrison. “Our team will help patients navigate the care they need.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in the United States. Women can protect themselves by getting annual screening mammogram, performing routine self-exams and being aware changes in the breasts.
The Breast Health Center is located within the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, 181 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91505
For breast concerns or consultations, call 818-847-3781.
For mammogram and bone density screenings, call 818-847-3550.
