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Mammography

PHYSICIAN ORDER REQUIRED Patients must have a physician order to receive a mammography, ultrasound or biopsy. Managed-care patients may need referrals, and insurance plans may limit screening mammograms to a certain time period (i.e., once in 12 months).

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GVH OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE BREAST-CARE SERVICES

Grand View Hospital reminds women age 40 and older to get their yearly screening mammography—an important tool in identifying breast cancer in the early stages when it is most treatable. Grand View combines state-of-the-art screening technology, including digital mammography and breast ultrasound, with convenient locations and scheduling.

Sellersville Outpatient Center, 915 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 7:15 am - 5:30 pm; Monday
and Wednesday, 7:15 am - 8 pm; Saturday, 7:30 am – Noon

Harleysville Outpatient Center, 270 Main Street, Harleysville
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 7:45 am - 5 pm;
Tuesday, 7:45 am - 7:15 pm; Saturday, 7:30 am – Noon

Pennsburg Outpatient Center, 101 West 7th Street, Pennsburg
Hours: Monday 8 am - 7:15 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, 8:15 am - 3:45 pm

Hours listed are for appointment times and are subject to change.

Other diagnostic and treatment modalities are offered at:
Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville

Other diagnostic and treatment modalities are offered at: Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville

Appointments may be scheduled within a few days. To make an appointment, call 215-453-4100 or 866-273-0924.

Digital Mammography
Our full-field digital mammography system acquires images of the breast in near-real time. Compared with traditional mammography, digital screening offers better views of some parts of the breast. A recent study by the National Cancer Institute indicated digital mammography was significantly better in screening women who:

• Are under age 50, regardless of breast density
• Have extremely dense breasts, regardless of age
• Are pre- or peri-menopausal

In tandem with digital mammography, Grand View Hospital features sophisticated software shown to enhance diagnosis. Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) excels at detecting subtle changes that can lead to early diagnosis and more effective treatment of breast cancer.

Breast Ultrasound
Your doctor may order an ultrasound—a diagnostic test to identify solid or fluid-filled masses. Ultrasound is useful in identifying some breast changes that can be felt but not seen on a mammography. It can determine, without invasive measures, whether a mass is filled with fluid.