Lanshe Women's Health Center

James and Alice Lanshe
The Lanshes tireless support and selfless generosity have been evident at Sacred Heart Hospital for decades. James Lanshe has been a member of the Sacred Heart Board since 1944, during which time he spearheaded many fundraising efforts on behalf of the hospital. His wife, Alice, has been a longtime hospital volunteer and active member of the Sacred Heart Hospital Auxiliary. In commemoration of their lifetime support of Sacred Heart Hospital, we are proud to honor them with the naming of Sacred Heart’s James and Alice Lanshe Women's Health Center.

For most women, issues of breast health are deeply personal, involving a wide range of emotions and issues of self esteem. At the James and Alice Lanshe Women's Health Center, we understand the sensitive issues of breast health, and the absolute need to respect our patient’s privacy.

A Comprehensive Breast Health Resource
More than simply the region’s most advanced imaging facility, the Lanshe Women's Health Center is a comprehensive breast care center, offering the latest technology and breast health information. Look to us for complete information on a variety of breast health topics, including:

• Proper nutrition, and its role in preventing cancer
• How genetics, family health history and risk factors, such as smoking, influence your risk for developing cancer
• The importance of breast self-examination in detecting early signs of cancer
• For women age 40 and over, the necessity for yearly mammograms and physician check-ups

The People who Care for You
The Lanshe Women's Health Center relies on a team approach to preventing, detecting and treating breast cancer. Our fully credentialed staff of physicians, nurses and technologists are all specially trained in breast care, and the unique health issues facing today’s women. From scheduling your appointment through diagnosis and — if necessary — treatment and follow-up care, our dedicated staff gives your case the prompt, sensitive, individualized and confidential attention it deserves.

The Benefit of Early Detection
More than 182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, and almost 41,000 women die from the disease annually. While breast cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death among women (after lung cancer), the number of women who have succumbed to the disease has declined significantly in recent years—most likely the result of earlier detection through mammography and improved treatments. In addition to providing the most up-to-date information and education on early detection, the Lanshe Women's Health Center offers complete education and leading-edge technology to ensure fast, clear and reliable breast health diagnosis.

• Breast Self-Examination (BSE)
One of the simplest means of detecting the early stages of breast cancer, BSE can be performed easily by any woman in the privacy of her home. If you have questions about BSE, our staff can explain this simple technique in just minutes.

• Mammography
The most widely used technique for diagnosing breast cancer early, mammography uses x-rays to image breast tissue while it is lightly compressed between two plastic plates. The compression only lasts a few seconds, and the entire procedure takes only about 20 minutes.

• Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to locate abnormalities within breast tissue. Like mammography, the technique is quick, painless and accurate.

Breast Biopsy: Making Sure
If mammogram or ultrasound tests reveal anything suspicious, our physicians may recommend a biopsy — the most definitive means of identifying cancer. A biopsy involves the removal of suspicious breast tissue for laboratory analysis. In some cases, a surgical biopsy may be performed, requiring the use of local or general anesthesia in a hospital surgical suite. Other biopsy options include fine-needle aspiration and core needle biopsy, which can be performed in the Lanshe Women's Health Center with only local anesthesia.

For many patients, the Lanshe Women's Health Center offers the minimally invasive Mammotome® Hand Held Breast Biopsy System. Using either stereotactic x-ray or ultrasound guidance, the Mammotome procedure gently removes small tissue samples through a small incision in the breast.

We’re Here to Help
We understand the importance of providing clear, accurate information—for you and your family. Be assured that the medical professionals of the Lanshe Women's Health Center will keep you fully informed throughout your testing and treatment, answering your questions and working with you to determine the treatment that’s right for you. In short, for all your breast health needs, we’re here to help. Our comprehensive center is backed by the state-of-the art resources and medical excellence of Sacred Heart Hospital, one of the region’s best medical institutions and a leader in the treatment of cancer.

If you’d like more information about our services, or to discuss your case with one of our breast care team members, please call 610-776-4660.

To make an appointment, please call 610-776-5180.