Breast Imaging
Breast imaging encompasses different imaging methods available at the UHS Breast Center in Vestal such as:
- Mammography
- Breast ultrasound
- Breast MRI
Each imaging study provides different information that helps your physicians (and surgeons) determine whether or not your breast is healthy, needs to have a biopsy or needs to be watched closely for changes.
Since there is no one imaging method that can detect 100% of all breast cancers, imaging studies are used in conjunction with your healthcare provider’s assessment and clinical breast exam. UHS offers breast ultrasound and imaging here at our Breast Center in Vestal.
Screening studies vs. diagnostic studies
- A screening study is used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease
- A diagnostic study can also be used to check for breast cancer after a lump or other sign or symptom of breast disease has been found
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Our most recent DAISY Award winner is Michelle Cerutti!April 18, 2024A program to recognize the care and compassion of extraordinary nurses continues at UHS with Michelle Cerutti, RN, UHS Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, being named the February winner of the DAISY Award! Michelle was recognized and presented with the award for the achievement and enjoyed cinnamon rolls, a symbolic treat in honor of Patrick Barnes, whose experience inspired the award.
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Performance program helps young athletes realize college dreamsApril 18, 2024Aubrey Marroquin and Nadia Wojcik were star soccer players at Chenango Valley High School with top-tier dreams when they experienced injuries that young female athletes are particularly at risk for—repeated-torn ACLs. Read about their journey of recover and getting back on the field.
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UHS achieves high online reputation score from national organizationApril 15, 2024UHS has achieved an exceptionally high score from the national organization that measures many healthcare institutions’ performance across a variety of online attributes. UHS has been recognized with an “800 Award” for 2024 by Reputation.com. The award celebrates any healthcare provider or location that has earned a “reputation score” of 800 or greater.