Caldwell Breast Center
Occupying the entire third floor of the Center for Advanced Care, we offer advanced treatment options, sophisticated all digital imaging equipment, and a sensitive staff specially trained in breast care to deliver state-of-the art care in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
The focus of the center is to provide women with accurate answers about their breast health quickly and conveniently in a calming environment that features separate, private waiting areas. Our staff at the Caldwell Breast Health Center is eager to answer questions and concerns and guide you through our on-site resources, support groups, and counseling options.
Appointments can be made within 24 hours and quick test result turnaround is provided.
To learn more about the following procedures offered at the Caldwell Breast Health Center, please click on the following:
Hours of Operation:
- Monday through Thursday......7:30am - 7:00pm
- Friday...................................7:30am - 5:00pm
- Saturday, screening only.........7:30am - 3:00pm
- Sunday.................................Closed
Schedule an appointment
if you have a physician order for a diagnostic test and you would like to make an appointment for:
- Screening Exams, please call Central Scheduling at (847) 723-5050
- All other services, please call the Caldwell Breast Health Center at (847) 723-3100
Advanced Treatment Options
- Cryoablation, a treatment that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy diseased tissue, including cancer cells, or shrink benign breast lumps
- Bone densitometry (also known as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry or DEXA scanning), an enhanced form of x-ray technology used to accurately detect osteoporosis.
Click here to view detailed prep instructions for Dexa Scans
- Genetic counseling to help patients understand their risks based on family history or their own experience with cancer
- Referral to the latest radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging services for breast care, which also are offered within the Center for Advanced Care
- Multidisciplinary breast clinic where medical specialists collaborate on difficult cases and provide second opinions for patients
- Clinical trials and research focusing on innovative breast care treatments and disease prevention initiatives
- Screening Mammography
- This service is for women who are due for a simple yearly evaluation.
- The exam is performed on a digital mammography unit. This state-of-the-art technology is quicker and more effective in diagnosing traces of cancer in pre-menopausal women.
- Both breasts will be imaged.
- The exam will require a written order from your physician.
- Your doctor will receive the results within 24-48 hours.
- You will receive written notification of your results within 30 days.
Click here to view detailed prep instructions for screening mammography
- Diagnostic Mammography and Ultrasound
- These services are for patients where an abnormality was detected on the screening exam.
- Only the breast that is of concern will be imaged.
- This type of exam is also for women with a history of breast cancer.
- Often both breasts are imaged in follow up.
- The exam is performed on a digital mammography unit.
- Often a diagnostic ultrasound is performed following the mammogram to more clearly define the abnormality.
- The exams will require a written order from your physician.
- The results of your exam will be given to you immediately, with follow up instructions as well.
Click here to view detailed prep instructions for diagnostic mammography
Click here to view detailed prep instructions for breast ultrasound
- MRI
- A breast MRI is performed when a more thorough exam of the breasts is required.
- The radiologist will discuss this with your physician.
- The MRI may also be performed at The Center for Advanced Care.
Click here to view detailed prep instructions for breast MRI
- Interventional Radiology
- Patients with a problem detected by mammogram and ultrasound and other breast problems may require an invasive procedure for a complete evaluation.
- Some of these problems may include:
- Calcifications
- A breast mass
- Discharge
- Nipple lesion
- If a patient does require a biopsy, he or she will be evaluated by a surgeon at the breast center prior to the biopsy procedure.
- The patient will also meet with one of the nurses at the center who will explain the procedure, assist with scheduling, and follow up with the patient to assure that the patient has an advocate and resource during this very stressful time.
Click here to view detailed prep instructions for breast biopsy
- Surgical evaluation
- If a patient is in need of a biopsy or other interventional procedure it is very important that they be seen by a surgeon for a physical examination.
- The surgeon will discuss with the patient the findings of the prior mammograms and/or ultrasounds, and explain the best options for treatment.
- Nursing consultation
- All of the nurses at the Caldwell Breast Health Center are trained breast health specialists/educators. They have received special additional training in breast care that allows them to work one-on-one with women to evaluate a patient’s symptoms and act as a resource to understand treatment options, answer questions and offer support.
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