Breast Health

Dr. Norris with breast care patient

At Faith Regional, our breast oncology surgeon and our plastic and reconstructive surgeon work closely together to provide comprehensive breast care services. Whether you are currently diagnosed with a breast disease such as breast cancer or if you are at high risk of developing a breast disease, our team of providers will provide comprehensive care including diagnosis, surgical treatment, and breast reconstruction.

These board-certified specialists provide you with compassionate, safe, and individualized care. Often, breast disease is a sensitive, emotional experience and you need a team of providers to be a partner with you in your care. At Faith Regional in Norfolk, Nebraska, we are committed to being a patient-centered practice and providing you with a customized care plan.

Breast Care Services

Our breast oncology surgeon and plastic and reconstructive surgeon have years of experience, education, and advanced specialty training to provide you with high-quality breast care. Services that we offer at Faith Regional Health Services Breast Care include:

Axillary Node Dissection
Breast Reshaping and Reconstruction Techniques
Excisional Biopsy of Lymph Node(s)
Genetic Testing
Hidden Scar Surgery
In-Office Biopsy (of certain lesions)
In-Office Ultrasound
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Mediport Placement
Nipple-Sparing and Skin-Sparing Mastectomy (for patients who meet specific pathology criteria)
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Volume Replacement Techniques (including TRAM flap and DIEP flap)

Breast Imaging

Treatments work best when breast cancer is caught early. We encourage you to talk to your primary care provider about when to get a baseline screening and how often you should have screening mammograms. All screening mammograms at Faith Regional are double-read by board-certified radiologists. Diagnostic breast exams offered at Faith Regional include:

Mammograms

Both 2D and 3D mammograms are available at Faith Regional. The two types of mammograms are similar in that the technologist will position you, compress your breast, and take images from different angles. The difference between the two types of exams is that the 3D technology allows providers to examine your breast tissue layer by layer. Fine details are more visible and no longer hidden by the tissue above or below. 3D mammograms detect 41% more invasive breast cancers and reduce false positives by up to 40%.

Breast Ultrasound

Sound waves are used to produce pictures of your breasts. Your doctor may recommend a breast ultrasound to help diagnose breast lumps or other abnormalities identified during a physical exam, mammogram, or breast MRI.

Breast MRI

Detailed pictures of your breast structure are captured using a powerful magnetic field and radio waves.

Biopsy

Your doctor will remove cells from your breast to be looked at in the lab to see if cancer cells are present. The biopsy can be done using a needle or an incision.

Your Team

Your Faith Regional team also includes nurses and other health professionals with breast care expertise. Our doctors work across specialties. Faith Regional oncologists, surgeons, patient navigators, and other experts are part of our team.

To schedule an appointment, please call (402) 844-8167.