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JACC
4101 22nd Place
Lubbock, Texas 79410

phone: 806-725-8000
fax: 806-723-6412

General Information:
info@joearrington.org

Services Offered

Each year, more than 190,000 American women develop breast cancer — the most common cancer among women in the United States. When detected and treated early, however, breast cancer often can be completely cured and, fortunately, women today have the benefit of the best detection and treatment options ever offered.

Diagnostic Services at Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center (JACC) offers screening and diagnostic mammograms, digital stereotactic breast biopsies, ultrasound, ultrasound-guided breast biopsies, bone densitometry exams for the evaluation of osteoporosis, minimally invasive breast biopsies (MIBB) and Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation (ABBI).

All technologists in the Diagnostics Department are licensed by the State of Texas, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and are certified in mammography by the American College of Radiology. The department exceeds the standard of quality assurance set by the state and federal government. JACC is an FDA approved Mammography facility. All of the films are interpreted by Board Certified Radiologists who each meet or exceed the qualifications required to read mammograms or ultrasound findings.

The ABBI system uses highly accurate x-ray technology that enables the Center to quickly locate suspicious areas and remove a biopsy specimen. The ABBI system combines the placement of the wire marker and removal of a tissue sample into one minimally invasive procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia. Stereotactic technology (x-ray) incorporated into the ABBI system allows the surgeon to locate the lesion to within 1 mm of accuracy.

The ACBC installed a R2-CAD system in June 2002. The ImageChecker ® System is a computer-aided detection (CAD) system that digitizes a mammogram and analyzes it using a proprietary signal processing software, which highlights areas on the mammogram which contain features associated with cancer. After a radiologist views the original mammogram conventionally, he or she then reviews the R2-CAD markers displayed on low-resolution video monitors.

The ImageChecker System is like a “spell checker” for medical images. It is designed to assist radiologists in reducing the number of false negative readings resulting from observational lapses, by drawing their attention to areas that may warrant a second review. This technology holds true to the ACBC’s dedication to being the leader in breast health for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

Dr. Catherine Ronaghan serves as the Medical Director for the Arrington Comprehensive Breast Center.

Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We do accept self-referred patients for screening mammograms. You or your physician may call (806) 725-7908 to schedule an appointment.

BSE Card Download \| Contact Info \| Breast Health Info \| Mammography \| Osteoporosis \| Services Offered \| Understanding Breast Cancer		JACC 4101 22nd Place Lubbock, Texas 79410 phone: 806-725-8000 fax: 806-723-6412 General Information: info@joearrington.org
Services Offered
Each year, more than 190,000 American women develop breast cancer — the most common cancer among women in the United States. When detected and treated early, however, breast cancer often can be completely cured and, fortunately, women today have the benefit of the best detection and treatment options ever offered. Diagnostic Services at Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center (JACC) offers screening and diagnostic mammograms, digital stereotactic breast biopsies, ultrasound, ultrasound-guided breast biopsies, bone densitometry exams for the evaluation of osteoporosis, minimally invasive breast biopsies (MIBB) and Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation (ABBI). All technologists in the Diagnostics Department are licensed by the State of Texas, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and are certified in mammography by the American College of Radiology. The department exceeds the standard of quality assurance set by the state and federal government. JACC is an FDA approved Mammography facility. All of the films are interpreted by Board Certified Radiologists who each meet or exceed the qualifications required to read mammograms or ultrasound findings. The ABBI system uses highly accurate x-ray technology that enables the Center to quickly locate suspicious areas and remove a biopsy specimen. The ABBI system combines the placement of the wire marker and removal of a tissue sample into one minimally invasive procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia. Stereotactic technology (x-ray) incorporated into the ABBI system allows the surgeon to locate the lesion to within 1 mm of accuracy.
The ACBC installed a R2-CAD system in June 2002. The ImageChecker ® System is a computer-aided detection (CAD) system that digitizes a mammogram and analyzes it using a proprietary signal processing software, which highlights areas on the mammogram which contain features associated with cancer. After a radiologist views the original mammogram conventionally, he or she then reviews the R2-CAD markers displayed on low-resolution video monitors. The ImageChecker System is like a “spell checker” for medical images. It is designed to assist radiologists in reducing the number of false negative readings resulting from observational lapses, by drawing their attention to areas that may warrant a second review. This technology holds true to the ACBC’s dedication to being the leader in breast health for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Dr. Catherine Ronaghan serves as the Medical Director for the Arrington Comprehensive Breast Center. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We do accept self-referred patients for screening mammograms. You or your physician may call (806) 725-7908 to schedule an appointment.