Breast Health

Our Services at the Women's Imaging Center

The Women’s Imaging Center at 2735 Northrise Drive in Las Cruces is an inviting space, especially for women with private exam and waiting areas. Women’s Imaging Center also offers a refreshment station to make your visit more pleasant.

• 3D mammography (or tomosynthesis) is a more advanced, clinically proven screening and diagnostic tool for early breast cancer detection. It uses advanced technology to take images of your breast from different angles and combine them to create a more complete and accurate image of your breast than is possible with regular 2D digital mammography.
• Breast ultrasounds are used to perform an image-guided overview of the breast and can help pinpoint any areas of concern or diseases that may be present. If you are one of the 40% of women with dense breast tissue, your physician may recommend ABUS, or automated breast ultrasound, for additional peace of mind.
• Breast MRI scans are typically given to patients who are genetically predisposed to breast cancer or those with a strong family or personal history. For these patients, the American Cancer Society recommends both a mammogram and an MRI annually, beginning at age 30. For patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, breast MRI gives surgeons and oncologists a clear picture of the extent of the cancer to ensure that proper treatment is delivered. 
• Breast biopsies are performed to obtain a tissue sample from a suspicious area in the breast, so that the cells in the tissue can be evaluated under a microscope. The pathologist then determines what type, if any, disease is present. Our hospital offers ultrasound, stereotactic (X-ray) and MRI guided breast biopsies.