Breast Care
Delivering comprehensive breast cancer screening and diagnostics
Screening & Breast Care
NMHS offers breast cancer screening and care for other breast conditions at the NMMC Breast Care Center in Tupelo. 3D mammography offered at NMHS hospitals around the region.
Women over age 40 are encouraged to have a screening mammogram every year. NMHS has seven locations that provide convenient access to 3D mammography..
NMMC Breast Care Center in Tupelo
North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory
North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora
North Mississippi Medical Center-Iuka
North Mississippi Medical Center-Pontotoc
North Mississippi Medical Cener-West Point
North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton (Alabama)
Our breast care services are anchored in Tupelo by the NMMC Breast Care Center, which is accredited by the American College of Radiology as a Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center and is one of two breast programs recognized by the American College of Surgeons in Mississippi. In addition to 3-D mammography, the Breast Care Center offers:
Automated breast ultrasound
Tyrer-Cuzick analysis for breast cancer risk
Stereotactic breast biopsy
Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy
Breast MRI (at Longtown Medical Imaging)
Care for breast cysts
Care for fibroadenoma, benign breast nodules
Related Locations
Upholding high standards for comprehensive breast care
ACS accredits NMMC’s breast care program
Meets national standards for comprehensive, patient-centered, multidisciplinary care.
ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center
NMMC Breast Care Center designated comprehensive center by American College of Radiology
Mammography
Accredited by the American College of Radiology in mammography
Breast Ultrasound
Accredited by the American College of Radiology in breast ultrasound
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Accredited by the American College of Radiology in stereotactic breast biopsy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Accredited in MRI from American College of Radiology includes breast MRI
Patient Stories
Mammograms Are Not Optional
Paige McFall was determined to beat her aggressive breast cancer.
‘I Thought What I Found Would Go Away, But it Didn’t'
Like many busy women, Debbie Cochran put off getting her annual mammogram.
‘I Was Fortunate to Catch it as Early as We Did’
If Anita Monroe had put off her mammogram, her prognosis would not be so positive.
‘If Something Is Not Right, Get Checked’
Shirlette Judon celebrating 16 years as breast cancer survivor
Mammograms Are Not Optional
Paige McFall was determined to beat her aggressive breast cancer.
‘I Thought What I Found Would Go Away, But it Didn’t'
Like many busy women, Debbie Cochran put off getting her annual mammogram.
‘I Was Fortunate to Catch it as Early as We Did’
If Anita Monroe had put off her mammogram, her prognosis would not be so positive.
‘If Something Is Not Right, Get Checked’
Shirlette Judon celebrating 16 years as breast cancer survivor
Related Resources
View AllBreast cancer screening matters. Annual screening with mammography is recommended starting at age 40 for those at average risk.
Breast Density
Breast density impacts the effectiveness for mammography and the risk of breast cancer. Supplemental screening with automated ultrasound (ABUS) along with mammography improves breast cancer detection rate.
Breast Density
Breast density impacts the effectiveness for mammography and the risk of breast cancer. Supplemental screening with automated ultrasound (ABUS) along with mammography improves breast cancer detection rate.