Breast Imaging and Biopsy
Our Approach to Breast Imaging and Biopsy
The Stanford Breast Imaging and Biopsy team provides you with outstanding screening, diagnostic, surgical, and support services. As an American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, our experts focus primarily on breast health, and cancerous and noncancerous breast disease, including breast cancer in women and men. We use the most advanced technology and give you the subspecialty expertise of Stanford's world-renowned Department of Radiology.
Our team performs about 10,000 screening and diagnostic mammograms for breast cancer annually and sees hundreds of patients who are already diagnosed and transferring their care to Stanford. Stanford offers medical and surgical oncology, radiation therapy, breast reconstruction, surviviorship care, and access to clinical trials in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU FOR BREAST IMAGING & BIOPSIES
- Breast cancer screening and detection expertise that comes from our exclusive focus on breast cancer and diagnostic experience.
- Fewer tests and greater accuracy with techniques and expertise that ensure we correctly interpret your results to identify the best treatment plan for you.
- Leaders in imaging innovation, including doctors who are renowned for developing new uses of MRI, digital mammography, and tomosynthesis.
- Access to the latest imaging technology, including the latest MRI models, digital mammography, and ultrasound technology.
- Integrated, collaborative care where we work weekly with your chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation doctors, when appropriate, to create your customized treatment plan.
- Convenient locations and hours, providing high quality, advanced imaging services with evening and weekend hours for your busy schedule.
What Is Breast Imaging & Biopsy?
About Breast Imaging & Biopsy
We recommend routine age-appropriate and risk-appropriate screenings with mammography for breast cancer. The first sign of breast cancer usually shows up on a mammogram before it can be felt or any other symptoms are present. For women at average risk, national guidelines recommend mammography every one to two years, starting at age 40 to 50.
Getting screened to identify any breast abnormalities and getting the right diagnosis is one of the most important steps in ensuring that you receive the most appropriate care. Our core imaging team consists of leading radiologists (doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating disease with imaging technology) and pathologists (specialists who analyze tissue samples) who focus solely on breast cancer. This depth of experience allows us to interpret and compare test results to provide you with a comprehensive and accurate diagnosis.
The Stanford Breast Imaging team understands the critical importance of reviewing your prior mammograms to accurately interpret any new tests that we conduct. We have technology in place to obtain, store, and compare your prior breast imaging exams, even if they were conducted elsewhere.
Our comprehensive breast imaging services include:
For Patients
For breast imaging exams completed outside of Stanford Health Care:
Your breast tissue is as unique as you are, which is why you are asked to provide prior breast imaging records to your upcoming appointments for image comparison. At Stanford Health Care, our doctors need to be able to compare your current breast imaging to past exams to determine what is “normal” for you or to view your complete records if you are seeking treatment.
To make it easier to share your previous imaging and records with us, click here.
- Register for a secure personal account.
- Request records from past providers. (Records you were given on CDs can be uploaded here.)
- Share your stored records with your Stanford care team.
Our Clinics
For a full list of diagnostic and imaging clinics, visit our clinic directory.