Comprehensive and Compassionate Care For Breast Cancer Patients
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be wondering if you need to travel far from home for the latest in breast cancer care. But there’s no need. That’s because Penn Highlands Healthcare offers exceptional breast cancer care right here in Central Pennsylvania. And it all starts with our advanced mammogram screening technology.
Diagnosing Breast Cancer
At Penn Highlands, we have a dedicated breast radiologist whose sole focus and expertise is mammography. If your mammogram screening is abnormal, we’ll call you back — often the same day — for a breast ultrasound. This test helps our radiologists determine if an abnormality is a concern and also helps them classify breast lesions and abnormal tissue.
If breast cancer is suspected, our breast radiologist will perform a stereotactic breast biopsy to obtain a sample of tissue from your breast that will be tested for cancer in our lab. This minimally invasive procedure is performed under local anesthesia in less than an hour. Stereotactic breast biopsy hurts less, leaves less scarring, and offers quicker results than traditional surgical biopsy.
Breast Cancer Treatment at Penn Highlands
If cancer is detected, you’ll be referred to a medical oncologist right away. This expert cancer doctor will explain your treatment options and create an individualized breast cancer care plan.
Breast cancer care plans often include surgery, whether a lumpectomy to remove only the tumor or mastectomy to remove the entire breast. At Penn Highlands, we have a surgeons on staff who are dedicated to treating breast cancer.
If your physician recommends surgery, you likely will also have radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or some combination.
Breast Cancer Screening
Mammogram screening is the most often used test for detecting breast cancer early in its most treatable stages. At Penn Highlands, we offer Tomosynthesis – more commonly called 3-D mammography – is now available. Using the same X-ray technology as traditional 2-D mammography, the procedure feels essentially the same for the patient. The difference is the image clarity for the radiologist who reads the mammogram. Whereas 2-D mammograms give views only from the front and side of the breast, 3-D mammograms provide images of the breast in “slices” from many different angles.
Two-dimensional mammography is still a gold standard and is indicated for routine screenings. It is an excellent tool for detecting breast abnormalities.
To schedule a mammogram breast cancer screening, call the center most convenient for you:
Breast Care Services at Penn Highlands Brookville provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located on the campus of Penn Highlands Brookville, three-dimensional mammography is offered. Certified Breast Nurse Navigators are available to assist and support patients throughout all stages of care.
To schedule your appointment:
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Breast Care Services in Clarion provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located inside the Clarion Community Medical Building, three-dimensional mammography is offered. Certified Breast Nurse Navigators are available to assist and support patients throughout all stages of care.
To schedule your appointment:
Hours:
Monday and Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Breast Care Services at Penn Highlands Clearfield provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located on the campus of Penn Highlands Clearfield, three-dimensional mammography is offered. Certified Breast Nurse Navigators are available to assist and support patients throughout all stages of care.
To schedule your appointment:
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Breast Care Services at Penn Highlands Connellsville provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located on the campus of Penn Highlands Connellsville, three-dimensional mammography is offered.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Breast Care Services in DuBois provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located inside the Center of Excellence building on the second floor, three-dimensional mammography is offered. Certified Breast Nurse Navigators are available to assist and support patients throughout all stages of care.
To schedule your appointment:
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Breast Care Services at Penn Highlands Elk provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located on the campus of Penn Highlands Elk, three-dimensional mammography is offered. Certified Breast Nurse Navigators are available to assist and support patients throughout all stages of care.
To schedule your appointment:
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Breast Care Services at Penn Highlands Huntingdon provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located on the campus of Penn Highlands Huntingdon, three-dimensional mammography is offered. Certified Breast Nurse Navigators are available to assist and support patients throughout all stages of care.
To schedule your appointment:
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Extended Weekday and Saturday By Appointment
Breast Care Services at Penn Highlands Mon Valley provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located on the campus of Penn Highlands Mon Valley, three-dimensional mammography is offered.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Breast Care Services in Punxsutawney provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located inside the Punxsutawney Community Medical Building, three-dimensional mammography is offered. Certified Breast Nurse Navigators are available to assist and support patients throughout all stages of care.
To schedule your appointment:
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Breast Care Services at Penn Highlands State College provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located inside the Medical Office Building on the first floor at Penn Highlands State College, three-dimensional mammography is offered. Certified Breast Nurse Navigators are available to assist and support patients throughout all stages of care.
To schedule your appointment:
Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Breast Care Services at Penn Highlands Tyrone provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located on the campus of Penn Highlands Tyrone, three-dimensional mammography is offered. Certified Breast Nurse Navigators are available to assist and support patients throughout all stages of care.
To schedule your appointment:
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Breast Care Services at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley HealthPlex provides a high-level of care to patients using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology for early screening, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Located at the Mon Valley HealthPlex, three-dimensional mammography is offered.
Call 724-258-1226 today to schedule your appointment.
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
