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We offer a full range of care covering both the physical and emotional needs of our patients. We utilize state-of-the-art technology in breast cancer screening and diagnostic evaluation to provide the best and most comprehensive care possible. Please click below to learn more about our clinical services:
- Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM)
- High-resolution breast ultrasound
- Minimally invasive, image-guided breast biopsy
- Bone densitometry testing
- Comprehensive breast cancer team conferences
- Nurse Navigator and emotional support services
- Outreach and education services
- Dedicated breast MRI and MRI-guided biopsy coming soon
- Onsite surgical practices
Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM)
Digital mammography has been shown in mutlicenter trials to be superior to analog (film) mammography for certain patient populations—for example, in premenopausal women and women with dense breast tissue. The CBC is an entirely digital facility. (back)
High-resolution breast ultrasound
At many facilities, ultrasound evaluations are performed by technologists. At the CBC, all ultrasounds are performed by our physicians using state-of-the-art equipment. (back)
Minimally invasive, image-guided breast biopsy
At the CBC we perform the full range of minimally invasive breast and axillary lymph node biopsies--from fine needle aspiration to core needle biopsy to vacuum-assisted breast biopsies--using digital mammography (aka “stereotactic biopsy”) and/or ultrasound for image guidance. These procedures are performed in our outpatient facility through a tiny 3 mm incision. In almost all cases, biopsy results are available the next day. Once our MRI is installed, we will be performing MR-guided breast biopsies as well. (back)
Bone densitometry, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) or bone density scanning, is an enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss. DEXA is today's established standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD) to assess for bone loss and osteoporosis. (back)
Comprehensive breast cancer team conferences
The CBC facilitates the coordination of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment through a weekly multidisciplinary breast cancer conference attended by community radiologists, pathologists, medical and surgical oncologists, nurse navigators/coordinators, radiation therapists, and other care providers. Newly diagnosed breast cancer cases are presented, optimal treatment plans are discussed, and the recommendations are reviewed with the patient and family. The goal of the cancer conference is to rapidly expedite and optimize treatment planning, and to ultimately save the lives of women diagnosed with breast cancer. (back)
Nurse Navigator and emotional support services
We have a dedicated Nurse Navigator who serves as a consultant and educator. She is available to provide expert individualized coordination of care to patients and families in the area of breast health and breast cancer screening, detection, and treatment. She is also developing and conducting internal and external educational programs for our patients, other healthcare providers, and the community. (back)
Outreach and education services
Outreach and education are core to our mission. To read more about these programs, click here. (back)
Dedicated breast MRI and MRI-guided biopsy coming soon
We will soon be installing a state-of-the-art MRI dedicated to breast imaging with a table/coil specifically designed for patient comfort during high-quality breast imaging and biopsy. Dr. Amodei is excited to bring her knowledge and experience with breast MRI and MR biopsy from Johns Hopkins to the CBC. (back)
Two excellent surgical practices are on-site and see patients at our 1930 Charlie Hall Blvd location.
Paul L. Baron, MD, completed a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. His practice,Cancer Specialists of Charleston, is focused on the evaluation and diagnosis of both benign and malignant breast diseases, and the surgical treatment of breast cancer. His surgical expertise includes oncoplastic surgical techniques to optimize cancer treatment and minimize cosmetic deformities, an extensive experience in the use of sentinel node biopsy to stage disease, and the placement of Mammosite catheters to lumpectomy patients which results in the shortening of the radiation treatment course from 6 weeks to 5 days. To schedule an appointment or find out more information, please call his office at (843) 556-0036.
James E. Craigie, MD of The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction, specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgeries and body contouring. He performs 70-100 breast reconstruction surgeries each year, along with all types of cosmetic and post-cancer reconstructive surgeries, including natural tissue DIEP flap reconstruction. Click here for more information. (back)