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Forum Health Breast Health Services are provided at: Center for Breast Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital TMH Center for Radiology TMH Diagnostic Center Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. More than 180,000 women will learn this year that they have the disease. Forum Health's mammography services offer a variety of convenient locations and are an important resource for women of any age. We are dedicated to those women who have general concerns about breast health, those who may need a second opinion, and those who may be at risk for breast cancer. Forum Health, in accordance with the American Cancer Society, urges women 40 years old and older to have a screening mammogram every year. If you are less than 40 years old, you should talk with your physician to decide when to get your baseline (first) mammogram. Our mission is to enhance breast health through expert screening, education and early detection of breast cancer with coordination of services for treatment and support. All of our breast health facilities listed above have full accreditation from the American College of Radiology and are certified and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), verifying compliance with the law in delivering high quality mammography. Forum Health is committed to high standards of safety, quality and professionalism. Our radiologists are board certified by the American College of Radiology. All technologists are registered Radiologic Technologists with certification in mammography. Scope of Forum Health Breast ServicesExperts at our breast health facilities offer the following services:
Complementing the above services, a bimonthly breast conference is held to discuss cases of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. These conferences consist of a multi-disciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, plastic surgeons, geneticists, nurses, and other ancillary staff who discuss the breast cases and outline a plan of treatment. Goals of Staff Forum Health is committed to providing you the best care by:
Your Mammogram What is the difference between a Screening and a Diagnostic Mammogram? A screening mammogram is a routine radiologic examination of both breasts performed on a woman who does not have symptoms of breast disease, is not at high risk for breast cancer, and has no present or recurrent breast problem such as a past history of breast cancer. Past breast problems do not necessarily mean that you may not have a screening mammogram. Some problems, after they are resolved, no longer require anything other than a routine screening mammogram. If you have any questions regarding a screening mammogram, please discuss this with our Center for Breast Health at 330-884-2200. Implants require extra views called "pinch views" where the radiology technician gently pushes the implants out of the way to visualize the breast tissue. Mammograms with implants may be screening if there are no under lying breast problems or past history of breast cancer. Your prior mammogram films will be reviewed with your current exam, not while you are here. You will receive your results in letter form approximately 4-7 days after your exam. A Diagnostic mammogram is technically the same procedure as a Screening mammogram. The main difference is that the procedure focuses on the sign or symptoms of breast disease, including pain, nipple discharge, masses or lumps, a personal history of breast cancer, or high risk under the age of 35. Additional views of an area may be done at the time of your exam. An ultrasound, if indicated will be ordered by our radiologist. A biopsy may be requested and many times may be done at the same visit for any findings. The radiologist will let you know the findings at the time of your diagnostic exam. If a biopsy is done the results will be available to your physician within 24-48 hrs. Important things to know when having a mammogram at The Center for Breast Health A Screening mammogram does not require a prescription. One year must have gone by before you come for your screening. Although we do not require a prescription for a screening exam, you must have a physician to receive the exam results. An appointment time is not necessary. You may walk-in 7:30-4:00, Monday-Friday. A Diagnostic mammogram requires a prescription from your physician. You must schedule an appointment for a diagnostic mammogram. Our radiologists are board certified through the American College of Radiology. Our facility is accredited through the American College of Radiology and certified through the FDA’s Mammography Quality Standards Act. Who should visit the Center for Breast Health Breast cancer is treatable when diagnosed at the earliest stages. The Center for Breast Health has excellent diagnostic capability, compassionate care, and superior treatment options available through our medical and surgical support services. Anyone with a breast problem, lump, past breast cancer diagnosis should visit. It is also very important that women who have no problems visit for a screening mammogram. A baseline mammogram between the ages 35-40 is recommended while women 40 years and older should schedule an annual exam. Why Choose our Breast Center The Center for Breast Health at Forum Health’s Northside Medical Center was designed to reduce a patient’s anxiety and fear waiting for information concerning her health. Patients are provided with an accurate diagnosis within the same day in many instances, not the traditional days or even weeks. Patients benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the latest techniques and options are available. We use advanced technology and equipment. At the Breast Center we use Lorad M-IV and Instrumentarium Diamond mammogram machines along with advanced Kodak film and processing for your mammogram, to produce top quality images. Our ultrasound equipment is updated to Siemen’s Antares Ultrasound System. Dedicated Breast MRI is available. Minimally invasive diagnostic biopsies are done utililizing MRI, stereotaxis and ultrasound guidance. Access to clinical trials. Researchers are constantly looking for new ways to diagnose, treat, and ultimately, cure cancer. When laboratory research shows that a new prevention or treatment method has promise, cancer patients may receive this treatment in studies called "clinical trials." Clinical trials answer scientific questions, such as: Is a new approach to treatment safe and effective or is an improvement over standard care. Availability of clinical trials, through our research department offer access to national databases of current trials. Trials include breast cancer treatment trials along with prevention trials for healthy women. Our clinical trials data base include world renown groups such as NSABP(National Surgical Breast and Bowel Project),SWOG(Southwest Oncology Group), RTOG(Radiation TherapyOncology Group), and ACRIN(American College of Radiology Imaging Network). Clinical Trial information regarding breast studies can be obtained by contacting Forum Health’s Center for Breast Health. Monthly Breast Conference. Our multidisciplinary team meets monthly to review newly diagnosed breast cancer cases. The team is composed of a medical oncologist, surgeon, radiologist, pathologist, radiation oncologist, plastic surgeon, nurses, and technologists. Prospective treatment is discussed utilizing expertise in all fields.
For an appointment at the following Forum Health locations call Centralized Scheduling, 330-675-5217 Trumbull Memorial Hospital 1350 E. Market St. Warren, Ohio 44482 (330) 841-9481 TMH Center for Radiology TMH Diagnostic Center
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