If you need a mammogram in Minneapolis, come to the Breast Center of Maple Grove for a comfortable environment, advanced technology, and a schedule that works with your busy life.     Who Needs a Mammogram Most radiologists agree that the average woman should begin receiving annual screening mammograms at age 40. Women at higher […]

Abnormal mammogram results are no cause for panic—your doctor simply wants to get a closer look at a particular area. You will be asked to schedule a follow up test, which may be a diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound, or breast MRI.   Diagnostic Mammogram A diagnostic mammogram is very similar to a regular screening mammogram. […]

Breast ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves and specialized software to produce real-time images of the breast tissues. Ultrasound does not expose the patient to radiation and is considered one of the safest types of medical imaging with no known adverse effects.   Why Breast Ultrasound is Performed Breast ultrasound is usually used as a […]

About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Although breast cancer rates in the U.S. are actually decreasing, breast cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer death among women—second only to lung cancer. Knowing your risk and getting your regular screening mammogram are the best […]