BREAST HEALTH CENTER

Aurora Breast MRI of Beverly Hospital 

The Breast Health Center at Beverly Hospital at Danvers offers the most advanced breast imaging technology available today, including the Aurora Breast MRI System. The Aurora Breast MRI System is the only FDA-cleared, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system specifically designed for 3-D bilateral breast imaging. It generates very clear, highly defined images of both breasts, the chest wall and the lymph nodes, which allows breast specialists to make earlier and more accurate diagnoses for women at high risk of developing breast cancer. 

In 2007, the American Cancer Society updated its guidelines for breast cancer screening, recommending an annual breast MRI exam in addition to a mammogram for women who are at high risk of developing breast cancer. Others for whom breast MRI may be recommended include women who have dense breast tissue (tissue comprised of more muscle than fat) and those who have silicone breast implants, which can make obtaining clear images with mammography alone difficult. For women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer, the Aurora Breast MRI technology allows medical providers to determine the extent of the disease, to plan for surgery, if necessary, and to determine how well patients are responding to treatment. 

There are a number of factors women and their medical care providers should consider when determining if breast MRI should be included in their medical screening tests. Follow this link to print a copy of our Breast MRI Checklist and bring it to your next appointment with your healthcare provider. 

If you already have been referred for a breast MRI, click here for a brochure that contains more detailed information, and bring your questions and concerns to your healthcare provider.