Breast health
Breast health specialists in Margate, Florida
When you need breast care or a breast screening, we're here to help.
At HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, our breast health specialists are committed to helping you maintain your breast health and addressing any concerns you may have. We offer advanced screening and diagnostic services in the Broward County community to help with early detection of breast cancer. These breast health services are provided by highly trained specialists in a comfortable, private and patient-centered environment. Our goal is to help you feel secure and informed throughout the process.
Our breast imaging services
We offer comprehensive breast screening and diagnostic services using advanced medical imaging technology, including:
- Breast ultrasound
- Cyst aspiration
- Galactography (viewing of the milk ducts)
- Imaging of excised specimens
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast
- Preoperative localization of nonpalpable lesions
Breast cancer screening
According to Sarah Cannon, the cancer institute of HCA Healthcare, 12 percent of women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is the second most prevalent cancer among American women. One of the best weapons we have in the fight against it, is knowledge.
Receiving annual breast cancer screenings and knowing the signs of breast cancer can aid in early detection of the disease, which typically leads to more positive outcomes.
Signs of breast cancer
Symptoms of breast cancer include:
- A lump under your arm or on your breast
- Discharge from the breasts (other than breast milk)
- Inwardly turned nipple
- Pain in the breasts
- Pain in the nipples
- Scaling or redness developing on the nipple or breast skin
- Swelling of the breasts
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your healthcare provider for a checkup.
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