Cancer
Care
Breast Cancer Detection Centers (BCDC)
Started in 1973 as one of only 20 survey projects of the National Cancer Institute, St. Luke's Breast Cancer Detection Centers have been serving women with low-cost mammography, breast examination, and education for decades.
Most of St. Luke’s BCDC sites feature the latest in breast screening technology: Full field digital mammography. Soon, all our sites will feature this state-of-the-art equipment.
Digital mammography uses computers and specially designed digital detectors to produce an image that can be displayed on a high-resolution computer monitor, and transmitted and stored just like computer files. From a patient’s point of view, having a digital mammogram is very much like having a conventional screen-film mammogram. Unlike film-based mammography, however, digital mammograms produce images that appear on the technologist’s monitor in a matter of seconds.
The radiologist can then review electronic images of the breast using special high-resolution monitors. The physician can adjust the brightness, change contrast, and zoom in for close-ups of specific areas of interest. Being able to manipulate images is one of the main benefits of digital technology.
Digital mammography greatly reduces the need for retakes due to over or under exposure. This can save additional time and reduce patient exposure to x-rays. Because they are electronic, digital mammography images can be transmitted quickly across a network. They can be easily stored, copied without any loss of information, and transmitted and received in a more streamlined manner, eliminating dependence on only one set of “original” films.
Our five convenient locations and mobile service unit create easy access to breast screening technology that aids in the early detection of breast cancer. All mammography films performed at BCDC are automatically processed by a computer-aided detection system that assists radiologists by digitizing and analyzing mammograms for suspicious areas that may indicate cancer. Studies have shown that this system may help detect up to 20 percent more breast cancers in their earliest, most treatable stage. This computer-aided imaging technology is just one more example of St. Luke's MSTI's dedication to winning the battle against breast cancer.
Click here to see a listing of all Breast Care Detection Center locations.
To make an appointment at any BCDC location, call 706-2055
in the Boise area or toll free at
1-866-381-2055.
Locations
St. Luke's BCDC East (near St.
Luke's in Boise)
247 W. Washington St., Boise,
ID 83712
BCDC at St. Luke's Eagle
3101 East State St. Suite 2101, Eagle, ID 83616
BCDC Rifleman
8050 W. Rifleman St., Boise,
ID 83704
BCDC Meadow Lake - Meadow Lake Office Complex
3525 E. Louise Dr. - Suite 320
BCDC Meridian (at St. Luke’s
Meridian Medical Center)
520 S. Eagle Rd., Meridian,
ID 83642
St. Luke's Wood River Breast Imaging
(at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center)
100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum,
ID 83340
BCDC Caldwell
229 E. Logan, Caldwell, ID 83605
BCDC Elmore
895 North 6th East, Mountain Home,
ID 83647
Mobile Mammography
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locations and dates of the Mobile Mammography coach or
call 706-2055
