Breast cancer is the number one cancer treated at McLeod Health each year. Numerous studies have shown that when breast cancer is diagnosed early it has a cure rate of greater than 90 percent. Some breast cancers have no symptoms when the tumor is small and most treatable. Therefore, it is important to follow screening guidelines for early detection, before symptoms are noticeable.
At McLeod Health 3D technology fosters early detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Experienced specialists know the best methods to shrink and surgically remove tumors while working to preserve your breast. Talented aesthetic surgeons restore your breasts and self-image.
A mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer in its earliest, more treatable stages. Many sources, including the American College of Radiology, believe that women should begin having an annual mammogram at age 40. Mammograms are available at all McLeod hospitals. Schedule your 3D Mammogram at any of the McLeod Health locations above by clicking here or calling (843) 777-2095.
McLeod Health offers 3D Mammography at its Florence, Cheraw, Dillon, Loris, Manning and Seacoast locations. Revolutionizing how breast cancer is detected, 3D Mammography not only produces standard 2D views, but it also allows doctors to examine the breast tissue layer by layer. This advanced technology offers our patients greater accuracy, earlier detection, and up to 40 percent fewer recalls for additional testing. Schedule your 3D Mammogram at any of the McLeod Health locations above by clicking here or calling (843) 777-2095 and choose option 1. Click here to see mobile mammography schedule.
At McLeod Health, scheduling your mammogram is easier than ever when you use our online appointment tool. Click here to schedule your appointment now or you can call McLeod Reservations and Scheduling (843) 777-2095 and choose option 1.
The McLeod Breast Health Center has maintained certification with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) since 2010. As an accredited center committed to providing comprehensive cancer care, we continually strive to improve multidisciplinary care to all patients with breast disease and/or breast cancer.
Read MoreAfter your diagnosis, a Breast Cancer Navigator is available as needed to provide you with education about your cancer diagnosis and treatment plan as well as to answer any questions you or your family may have. She can help connect you with additional resources that may be needed to ensure access to care. As you move into the “new normal” after the completion of active treatment, the Breast Cancer Navigator is available to assist you with the transition of managing cancer survivorship.
When a woman undergoes an annual screening mammogram, they also complete a breast health risk assessment. This tool, known as the Tyrer-Cuzick score or TC score, allows radiologists to determine a woman’s lifetime risk for developing breast cancer. The risk for breast cancer depends on a woman’s health history and family history. To learn more about the TC Score, watch the video on the left featuring Dr. Shawn Conwell, Medical Director of McLeod Breast and Women’s Imaging.
Every Breast Cancer patient’s situation is reviewed by the Cancer Conference, comprised of diagnostic specialists, medical and radiation treatment experts, along with cancer surgeons. Your current treatment, as well as other options, are discussed to ensure your case has the input of many areas of expertise.
Accreditations represent a review and validation of the quality of care offered to our breast cancer patients. The American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) granted accreditation to the McLeod Breast Health Center, the only program in this region of SC to carry such a commendation. We also were the first in the region to be named an American College of Radiology Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center.