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More About the Women's Center
Women have distinctly different needs during the phases of their lives. The Women’s Center in the Outpatient Pavilion provides a convenient, private and pleasant environment for mammograms, breast biopsy procedures, ultrasound and bone density studies. The center also houses an educational library with a variety of brochures, videos and Internet access for all aspects of women’s health.
Breast Health
Mammography
The most valuable tool used to detect breast cancer and save lives is mammography, a simple non-invasive technique of obtaining x-rays of the breast to detect abnormalities. When breast cancer is detected in the early stages, most women can go on to lead normal, healthy lives. Mammograms are conducted in the Women’s Center by registered mammographers in a private, pleasant environment and reviewed by board-certified radiologists.
The Women's Center utilizes the ImageChecker® Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) system to assist radiologists by digitizing and analyzing mammograms for suspicious regions that may be indicative of cancer. The ImageChecker® is the first FDA approved CAD system and provides assurance for radiologists and their patients.
Breast Biopsy
In the event that a lump is discovered and confirmed with a diagnostic mammogram, the next course of action recommended by your physician will most likely be a biopsy. A biopsy is a procedure that is conducted to obtain a sample of the tissue in question to determine if it is benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). At Maury Regional Hospital, surgeons conduct four types of biopsies:
Breast Cancer
Maury Regional's approach to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer combines high-quality care with compassion. If a biopsy confirms a cancerous mass, you and your physician will determine the best course of treatment—most often a lumpectomy or mastectomy. Following the removal of the cancerous tissue, you may be required to take chemotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination of the two depending upon the stage of cancer. You and your physician will then select an oncologist, a physician who specializes in treating patients with cancer. At our Cancer Center, you and your physician can benefit from the experience of a multi-disciplinary team experienced in the treatment of breast cancer.
Lymphedema Management
Lymphedema occurs when lymph fluid fills excessively in the lymph vessels as a result of a mastectomy, lymph node removal or radiation therapy. The signs and symptoms include:
- Increase in size of limb
- Heat and/or prickly feeling in limb
- Red patches: onset and/or infection
- Aching limb or shoulder
- Swelling of opposite limb
- Lack of feeling in limb
Maury Regional Hospital's Physical Therapy Center provides a comprehensive lymphedema management program through trained, certified therapists. Depending on your particular case, therapy may include: manual lymph drainage, multi-layer bandaging, a compression garment, treatment with compression pump and instruction in lifestyle modifications to help control lymphedema.
Lymphedema management is provided under your physician’s written order and may be scheduled by calling 931.380.4014.
Breast Cancer Support Groups
The Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month at Maury Regional Hospital in the First Floor Conference Room (no meetings July, August and December). Women who have experienced breast cancer are provided support and solutions to problems from trained professionals and guest speakers. For more details, please call 931.381.1111, extension 4166.
Reach to Recovery is a volunteer visitation program for breast surgery patients. The Reach to Recovery volunteer, a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, provides emotional support and an educational kit containing a temporary prosthesis and information. For more details, call 931.388.6525 or 1.800.ACS.2345.
For additional information on breast cancer, visit www.cancer.org
Bone Densitometry
Bone Densitometry is used to diagnose the presence and extent of osteoporosis. The process is quick, painless and precisely measures changes in bone density to provide invaluable information in the assessment of metabolic bone disease. With the proper diagnosis, a treatment plan is developed to help you to build bone density.
Bone densitometry is performed in the Outpatient Pavilion at Maury Regional Hospital.
Patient Education Library
Conveniently located on the first floor of the Outpatient Pavilion, Maury Regional's patient library offers a wide array of information, including books, videos, pamphlets and Internet resources for use by patients and their families.
Women’s Center Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For more information, call 931.540.4167.
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