Breast care services

Breast care is an important aspect of enhancing and maintaining a woman’s overall health. We provide the expertise, technology, information and support women need to make informed choices about breast care in comfortable, private and respectful settings.

Breast cancer prevention and detection

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. Preventive measures like limiting the use of alcohol, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy body weight can help decrease the risk of getting breast cancer.

Screening and diagnostic tests can help find cancer at an earlier stage which may make it easier to treat. In addition to breast self-exams, two tests commonly used to screen for breast cancer are:

mammograms - a low-powered x-ray technique that captures a picture of the internal structure of the breast
clinical breast examinations - an exam of the breast by a doctor or other health professional. The doctor will carefully feel the breasts and under the arms for lumps or anything else that seems unusual.

Locations

Allina offers screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Mineapolis, MN
Piper Breast Center 612-863-3150

Abbott Northwestern Hospital Edina, MN
Screening Center 952-914-8200

Allina Medical Clinic Mammography Services locations throughout the Twin Cities metro

Aspen Medical Group Mammograraphy offered at four metro locations

Buffalo Hospital, Buffalo, MN
To schedule a mammogram: 763-684-7550

Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, MN
763-236-3239

New Ulm Medical Center, New Ulm, MN
507-233-1000

Owatonna Hospital, Owatonna, MN
507-455-7609

River Falls Area Hospital, River Falls, WI
715-426-4597
To schedule a mammogram: 715-426-4518

St. Francis Medical Center, Shakopee, MN
Breast Clinic: 952-403-2700
St. Francis Cancer Center: 952-403-2632

Breast Center of United Hospital, St. Paul, MN
651-241-8300

Unity Hospital, Fridley, MN
763-236-3239

Does it hurt?

Not so bad: Technologist explains mammograms

They might enter the clinic in fear. But after a mammogram by Leann McMullen, women often say, "Oh, that wasn't so bad."

"Many patients come in fearful because they've heard horror stories about mammograms from their friends," says McMullen. "But it shouldn't be a horrible experience. It is very important to listen to patients and help them feel at ease."