Mammography and Breast Imaging

Detect and diagnose breast cancer early—when it’s easier to treat—by getting care from Cone Health. Rely on our experienced specialists to help you feel comfortable, provide high-quality imaging services, and make sure you receive your results promptly so you can begin any necessary follow-up care as soon as possible.

Advanced Imaging and 3D Mammography Locations

Take advantage of Cone Health’s high-quality mammography services at one of Cone Health’s seven imaging locations. We also offer mammograms through our convenient Cone Health Mobile Medicine Unit. Regular screening mammograms can help you detect breast cancer before symptoms develop. Diagnostic mammograms investigate areas of concern after a screening mammogram reveals abnormalities or you experience symptoms such as a lump or nipple discharge. Cone Health offers diagnostic mammograms at Annie Penn Hospital, Norville Breast Center at Alamance Regional and in partnership with The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging.

All of our exam rooms are private, offering you a comfortable place to prepare for your mammogram and then receive your scan with one of our caring technologists.

Breast Tomosynthesis (3D Mammograms)

Effectively identify breast cancer with Breast tomosynthesis (3D) mammography available at all Cone Health imaging locations. During this exam, an X-ray machine takes multiple pictures of your breast. A computer then assembles these images to create a detailed 3D image that our specialized breast radiologist can examine layer by layer. 3D mammography is especially important for women with dense breasts.

Clinical & Technical Expertise

Feel confident that you’ll get the most accurate mammogram results possible at Cone Health. Our caring, specially trained technologists help you position yourself for the best-quality images. Your results will be read by a board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologist, and then double-checked by our computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) software.

Breast Ultrasound

Your doctor may recommend a breast ultrasound if you have dense breast tissue or if your screening mammogram reveals an area of concern. This painless, noninvasive test uses sound waves to create a picture of your breast tissue.

Image-Guided Biopsies

If your doctor needs to remove a small piece of your breast tissue for further testing, ask about our minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, including:

• Stereotactic breast biopsy – Uses a hollow needle and guidance from a special machine to remove cells from a suspicious area in your breast
• Ultrasound guided core needle biopsy – Employs a hollow needle and guidance from an ultrasound machine to remove cells from a suspicious area in your breast
• Mammography-guided needle localization – Uses a needle and guidance from a special mammography machine to place a thin wire at the spot in your breast that needs to be removed during a surgical biopsy
• Radiofrequency identification (RFID) tag localization – Uses radiofrequency technology to pinpoint accurately the spot that needs to be removed during a surgical biopsy

Accredited & Certified Breast Imaging

You can trust Cone Health for safe, reliable and high-quality mammography because our facilities are certified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Find ACR-accredited breast ultrasound and breast ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy at Norville Breast Center at Alamance Regional and at Annie Penn Hospital.

Learn more about Cone Health’s comprehensive imaging and radiology services.

Support If You Are Uninsured or Underinsured

Mammograms are important for all women to receive, and so we offer three ways to gain access to these scans even if you are underinsured or uninsured. Some of the qualifications for these options differ a bit, so be sure to read each offering’s description. Feel free to reach out to us with clarifying questions about any of them. (Contact information is listed within each option below.)

Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care

If you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, depend on Cone Health for comprehensive, high-quality care. You’ll appreciate the support and guidance of our dedicated breast cancer nurse navigators as well as coordinated, multidisciplinary care from a team of specialists. Learn about breast cancer care at Cone Health.