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10.9.2023

Where Can UVA Health Team Members Go to Get Breast Cancer Screenings?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Annual screening mammography is encouraged for women beginning at age 40. Women at high lifetime risk of breast cancer may start screening at an earlier age. Multiple breast cancer screening guidelines exist based on age, risk, and breast density. Talk to your healthcare provider to decide what is best for you.

Below are ways that UVA Health makes it easy to ensure you stay healthy.

Where to Get Screened

Visit an office:

To schedule a screening at one of the above locations, call 434.243.4704.

To schedule an appointment at Outpatient Imaging of Culpeper, call 540.321.3190

Visit the Mobile Mammogram Coach

The Mobile Mammography Coach is available at the following locations and days:

To schedule, call 434.243.4704. For more information, visit the mobile mammograms website.

What About Dense Breast Tissue?

Mammograms are 30-40% less sensitive in women with dense breast tissue. This makes some cancers more difficult to see. Supplemental screening, in addition to mammography, is offered to women with dense breast tissue. This can include ultrasound, contrast-enhanced mammogram, or fast breast MRI. Your doctor may recommend this as an extra screening tool if you have dense breast tissue and an average breast cancer risk.

Contrast-enhanced mammograms and ultrasound are available at the UVA Breast Care Center.

Fast breast MRI is available at the following locations:

Watch this video for more information about fast breast MRI. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether a fast breast MRI is right for you. 

To schedule, call 434.243.0321.

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