Bearden-Josey Breast Center
How many mammography locations does BJCBH have?
7 locations total, 6 fixed sites in Spartanburg, Greer and Union, plus the mobile.
Do you have to have health insurance to be screened on the mobile mammo unit?
We bill your insurance if you have it. However, if the patient does not have insurance they can qualify and be covered under our Mammography Assistance Program, based on household income.
How old do you have to be to have a screening mammogram?
Annually beginning at age 40.
What are the top 2 risks for breast cancer?
Being a woman and age.
True or False
Women with breast implants can have screening mammograms?
True
Does BJCBH only do screening mammograms?
No, we are a full service breast center offering full diagnostic work- up including bone density, screening and diagnostic mammo, US, MRI, biopsies and breast navigation.
Do you have to have an appointment to have an exam on the mobile?
Yes. Our mobile is booked by appointments and we can work patients in as the schedule allows but not always guaranteed.
Will insurance cover a screening mammogram?
Yes, one screening exam per year.
Do I have to have a mammogram every year?
Yes, we recommend that you do. The purpose of a screening mammogram is to detect cancer at its earliest stages. If you skip a year or two we will not find it as early as possible. Also, if you skip a year or two it can increase your chances of getting called back for additional views.
Can a man have a screening mammogram?
No. Men can have breast cancer but it is rare. If a man becomes symptomatic, he would need a diagnostic mammogram.
When was BJCBH established?
Opened in 2008.
Is a screening exam on the mobile different from an exam at the main campus?
No, our mobile offers the same state- of- the- art digital equipment that you would find at our other sites, performed by registered mammography tech and exams are read by the same board certified breast radiologist.
How many images are obtained in a routine screening mammogram?
Four total, two of each breast, one side picture and one straight picture.
How many women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime?
1 in 8 women.
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How many screening mammograms does BJCBH perform each year?
2017= 31,629 screening mammograms with 167 cancers detected.
Where does the mobile go?
We go to businesses, school and community locations throughout Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties.
Why do you have to hold your breath during the mammo exam?
Breathing causes chest wall motion and can cause a motion artifact on the mammo image.
True or False:
I do not have a family history of breast cancer so I do not have to worry about getting it myself. I do not need a mammogram.
False! We do not know what causes breast cancer. Yes, having a family history increases your risk but it is not the only risk.
Do you have to have a physician's order for a screening mammogram?
No, if you are 40- 79 yrs old you can be self- referred. Patients older than 80 need to discuss with physician. Patients under 40 need to discuss with physician if screening should start at earlier age.
Where does BJCBH get its name?
Dr. James Bearden, Medical Oncologist and Hematologist and Dr. Julian Josey, Radiation Therapist.
How many screenings does the mobile mammo unit perform each year?
2017= 3,558 with 12 cancers detected, avg approx 300 pts./ month.
What is the importance of compression for a mammogram?
Breast tissues can overlap and be difficult to see through without compression. Compression "smoothes" out the tissue so the radiologist can better visualize the breast anatomy.
What is the 5 year survival rate for patients diagnosed with early stage breast cancer?
99% survival rate! Early detection saves lives!
Can mammography detect all breast cancers?
No, mammography is currently the best way to image the breast and detect breast cancer at its earliest stages. However it cannot detect all breast cancers. That is why it is important to have a breast exam by a physician at least once a year and perform self beast exams.