• For women who do not have any current breast concerns.

• The goal is to check for signs of cancer.

• You do not need a referral from your doctor to schedule a screening mammogram. Click here to schedule.

• Appointment time is 20-30 minutes.

• You will need to undress from the waist up.

• We will take at least two pictures of each breast.

• Results are typically available within a few business days and will be available to you and your doctor.

• If everything looks healthy, you will receive a letter in the mail with your results.

• If the radiologist needs more pictures to complete the exam, we will contact you to set up additional imaging.

Click here for more information about your first screening mammogram appointment.

• For women who have current breast concerns or need additional follow-up for breast imaging findings.

• The goal is to get more information about what is causing a symptom or imaging finding and create a plan for next steps.

• An order from your primary care clinician is needed for this exam. We can help you obtain that order.

• Appointment times vary, but are typically around 60 minutes.

• You will need to undress from the waist up.

• We will take specialized pictures depending on the concern. Often, an ultrasound will also be performed at the same time to get more information.

• You will be given the results of your exam before you leave GRACE, and have the opportunity to discuss any concerns with a physician.

• Your primary healthcare clinician will receive a copy of the radiologist’s report and recommendations following the exam.

• For women who have current breast concerns or need additional follow-up for breast imaging findings.

• The goal is to get more information about what is causing a symptom or imaging finding and create a plan for the next steps.

• Often this will be performed together with a diagnostic mammogram.

• An order from your primary care clinician is needed for this exam. We can help you obtain that order.

• Appointment times vary, but are typically around 60 minutes.

• You will need to undress from the waist up.

• The technologist will move the ultrasound wand over the area of concern in the breast tissue.

• You will be given the results of your exam before you leave GRACE, and have the opportunity to discuss any concerns with a physician.

• Your primary healthcare clinician will receive a copy of the radiologist’s report and recommendations following the exam.

• For women who desire additional breast cancer screening with an average lifetime risk and dense breast tissue.

• Screening ultrasound does not replace the yearly screening mammogram.

• This is a good alternative for women who cannot have a screening MRI or contrast-enhanced mammography.

• The goal is to check for signs of cancer that may be hidden on a screening mammogram by dense breast tissue.

• Appointment time is 60 minutes.

• You will need to undress from the waist up.

• The technologist will move the ultrasound wand over all of the breast tissue as well as both armpits to create pictures.

• Results are typically available within a few business days to you and your primary healthcare clinician.

• If everything looks healthy, you will receive a letter in the mail with your results.

• If the radiologist needs more pictures to complete the exam, we will contact you to set up additional imaging.

Click here to learn more about breast density.

• When a definitive answer can not be reached by imaging alone, taking a small sample of the area of concern in the office may be necessary to obtain a conclusive diagnosis.

• The goal is to get more information about an area of concern on ultrasound imaging to create a plan for next steps.

• An order from your primary care clinician is needed for this exam. We can help you obtain that order.

• While the procedure itself is short, appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes to allow for a personalized experience.

• You will need to undress from the waist up.

• You will lie on your back or side while the doctor moves the ultrasound wand over the area of concern in the breast tissue.

• Using real-time ultrasound guidance, the area of concern is found and a small amount of tissue is removed by the doctor for testing.

• You will be given the results of your biopsy testing directly by the GRACE team within 1-3 business days and will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns with a physician.

• Your primary healthcare clinician will receive a copy of the radiologist’s report and recommendations following the exam.

Click here for more information on what to expect before, during and after an ultrasound guided biopsy.

• When a definitive answer can not be reached by imaging alone, taking a small sample of the area of concern in the office may be necessary to obtain a conclusive diagnosis.

• The goal is to get more information about an area of concern on a mammogram image to create a plan for next steps.

• An order from your primary care clinician is needed for this exam. We can help you obtain that order.

• While the procedure itself is short, appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes to allow for a personalized experience.

• You will need to undress from the waist up.

• You will sit in a special chair or lie on your side depending on the location of the area of concern. The breast will be placed into compression and mammogram images taken to localize the area of concern in the breast tissue.

• The doctor uses the imaging to localize a small amount of tissue in the area of concern which is removed for testing.

• You will be given the results of your biopsy testing directly by the GRACE team within 1-3 business days and will have the opportunity to discuss any concerns with a physician.

• Your primary healthcare clinician will receive a copy of the radiologist’s report and recommendations following the exam.

Click here for more information on what to expect before, during and after mammogram guided or stereotactic biopsy.

• The American College of Radiology recommends that all women are assessed for their lifetime risk of breast cancer by age 25.

• Imaging recommendations and plans are individualized based on breast cancer risk.

• GRACE will provide a risk assessment at every imaging appointment.

• The goal of risk assessment is to look at all of the breast cancer risk factors to obtain an overall picture. Individuals at increased lifetime risk of breast cancer are advised to start screening for breast cancer earlier and with supplemental exams.

• The risk assessment will also look for ‘red flags’ for inherited cancers to determine if genetic testing may be helpful.

• GRACE provides a comprehensive high risk program including risk assessment, genetic testing, and genetic counseling services.

Click here for more information about breast cancer risk and genetic testing

• For women who have questions or concerns about an aspect of their breast health and are looking for personalized recommendations from a breast expert.

• The goal is to evaluate your personal factors and address your breast concerns in clinical consultation with a physician specializing in breast care resulting in a personalized breast health care plan.

• You do not need a referral from your doctor to schedule. Click here to schedule.

• Appointment time is 60 minutes.

• Your insurance will be billed for the clinic visit.

• If the physician finds that breast imaging is needed, we will work with you to set up an imaging appointment that fits your schedule.