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CPMC Breast Health Services

Good breast health starts with prevention. CPMC’s nationally recognized Breast Health Center offers advanced screening and diagnostic technologies. We also provide support, health education and resources through our Women’s Health Resource Center.

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Featured Services

  • 3D Mammography and Imaging
  • Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)
  • Breast Cancer Services
  • Genetic Testing and Counseling

Specialized Breast Care Center

When it comes to breast cancer, the best defense is a strong offense. Staying on top of your screening mammograms and then following up on any abnormalities can greatly boost your odds of surviving breast cancer.

CPMC’s Breast Health Center specializes in early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Because of this focus, we’ve been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by The American College of Radiology — the first San Francisco facility to receive this designation. CPMC also is accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), ensuring the highest quality care for diseases of the breast. Our Breast Health Center is now located in the Center for Women's Health Care at 2333 Buchanan Street in San Francisco. 

Our center is staffed by breast health specialists who use the most advanced technologies to locate and diagnose abnormalities long before you or your doctor could notice them. We also provide comprehensive support services through our Women’s Health Resource Center, and unique offerings such as our Sister to Sister Breast Health Program.

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Mammograms and Other Breast Exams

Mammograms can detect breast abnormalities at the earliest possible stage. If cancers are found early, less invasive treatment methods may be used with better overall outcomes. We encourage our patients to begin annual screening mammography at age 40, a recommendation supported by the American College of Radiologists and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Our breast cancer screening services include:

  • Digital Mammography — Provides incredibly accurate images with lower doses of radiation. Digital mammography can be processed within seconds, stored for year-to-year comparisons and shared easily with all your doctors. It’s especially helpful for viewing dense breast tissue and hard to access areas.
  • Breast Tomosynthesis — Also known as digital or 3D mammography, breast tomosynthesis takes multiple images of the breast, enabling radiologists to see through layers of tissue and examine areas of concern from multiple angles.
  • Breast Ultrasound — Uses sound waves to evaluate palpable lumps or to evaluate certain findings detected with mammography to determine if the area of concern is a fluid-filled cyst or a solid tissue mass. It is often used in conjunction with mammography to get a better view of breast tissue and to make an accurate assessment.
  • Breast MRI — Allows a radiologist to determine the extent of breast cancer after diagnosis. It can also be used as an early detection tool in women with known genetic factors. An MRI uses radiofrequency waves along with a substance called gadolinium, which is injected into the bloodstream, to highlight lesions in the breast.
  • Breast Biopsy — If your mammogram results warrant more evaluation, you may undergo a breast biopsy, a procedure to obtain a small sample of breast tissue. 

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

Women who undergo breast screenings at CPMC can choose to have a free, personalized breast cancer risk assessment. This assessment estimates your risk of developing breast cancer during the next five years, based on your personal medical history and family breast cancer history. If you are at a high risk of developing breast cancer, you can meet with a breast cancer nurse to discuss the details and explore your options for genetic testing and counseling.

Special Programs

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Sister to Sister Breast Health Program

Our Sister to Sister Breast Health Program offers free first time-screenings, annual mammograms and educational services to women in the Bay Area who meet certain qualifications.

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Advanced Breast Imaging

When you catch breast cancer while still localized in the breast tissue, your chance of surviving for five years or more is 99 percent. Learn how Sutter’s cutting edge imaging technology detects breast tumors at the earliest possible stage and provides you with the most complete information after a cancer diagnosis.

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Women have unique health care issues that require research and attention, such as pregnancy, prenatal care and menopause. Some diseases that can affect everyone are more common in women, including osteoporosis, urinary tract infections and depression or anxiety. Research looks for the causes of health problems in women, as well as effective treatment and prevention. 

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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site
Maya D. Meux, M.D.

Maya D. Meux, M.D.

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Lewis Z. Leng, M.D.

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Jennifer T. Leung, M.D.

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Max C. Wu, M.D.

Max C. Wu, M.D.

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Robert W. Weber, M.D.

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Melinda J. Yeh, M.D.

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Gauri D. Kelekar, M.D.

  • Medical Oncology

Nima A. Grissom, M.D., FACS

Nima A. Grissom, M.D., FACS

  • Cancer Surgery

Damon C. Sacco, M.D.

Damon C. Sacco, M.D.

  • Radiology

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CPMC Center for Women's Health Care

CPMC Center for Women's Health Care

2333 Buchanan Street

Level 2

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 600-6455

Mission Bernal Women's Clinic

Mission Bernal Women's Clinic

1580 Valencia Street

Suite 508

San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 641-6996

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