MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial - Virtual Tour
Welcome to the 360º virtual tour of the MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Medical Center
The Breast Center offers state-of-the-art breast imaging technology for the early detection of breast cancer in a calming, spa-like environment. This tour will introduce you to the different areas in the Breast Center that you may see during your appointment.
MemorialCare Breast Center Virtual Tour
Welcome to the 360º virtual tour of the MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Medical Center. The Breast Center, located in the Todd Cancer Pavilion, offers state-of-the-art breast imaging technology for the early detection of breast cancer in a calming, spa-like environment. This tour will introduce you to the different areas in the Breast Center that you may see during your appointment.
Todd Cancer Pavilion Lobby
Welcome to the Todd Cancer Pavilion. You have just entered the lobby. To get to your appointment at the Breast Center, you can either take the grand staircase (to your right) or the elevators (to your left) to the 2nd Floor.
Information Desk
The information desk is staffed by a Public Safety Officer and/or hospital volunteer. They can assist you with any questions that you may have.Ribbons of Hope
The Ribbons of Hope art feature represents the 16 most common types of cancers treated at the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute.Cranes of Hope
When you enter the Todd Cancer Pavilion, you are greeted with 10,000 origami cranes which grant a wish of healing for all who step inside. These cranes were folded by members of our community.
Breast Center Lobby
Once you have arrived on the 2nd Floor of the Todd Cancer Pavilion, you will check in at the Breast Center registration desk for your appointment. When you have checked in, feel free to be seated in the lobby while you wait for your name to be called.
Community Resource Center
In the lobby, you’ll find the Community Resource Center, where patients and their loved ones can get medical information, resources and referrals to community support groups and programs. There is an abundant amount of literature lining the walls, and a comfortable place for patients to relax and read, as well as a computer for online information sharing and support.
Registration Booth
When it is time for your appointment, a registrar will call your name and escort you to a registration booth. In the registration booth, the registrar will verify all of your information and finish your paperwork with you. Whether you are a new or returning patient, you’ll go to a registration booth.
Dressing Room
Next, the registrar will escort you to a dressing room. Each dressing room has a chair, mirror and lockers, so patients can lock up their personal belongings.
Separate Dressing Rooms
There are separate dressing rooms and couches for women coming in for exams and women coming in for treatment, which helps reduce anxieties and fears.
Dressing Room Sitting Lounge
Once dressed in your plush Breast Center robe, you can relax in the comfortable sitting room to wait until the technologist comes to get you.
Exam Room
The Breast Center is a one-stop shop for total breast care. The Breast Center offers 3D tomosynthesis screening and diagnostic mammograms, bone density screenings and second opinion services.
3-D Mammography
The Breast Center offers 3D mammography, also known as Tomosynthesis. Tomosynthesis is the newest technology available for breast imaging. Instead of the traditional 2D X-ray photo, Tomosynthesis creates a 3D image of the breast. This makes it the most effective tool for detecting breast cancer.
Dedicated Breast Radiologists
All mammograms done at the MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Medical Center are read by female sub-specialized, fully dedicated breast radiologists. The radiologists only review breast images, which means they do not view other tests like bone x-rays or cardiac ultrasounds. By only reviewing mammograms, our team is specialized in identifying inconsistencies on the images.
Ultrasound Room
In the Breast Center, there are rooms dedicated to ultrasound appointments. To keep the environment calming, our exam rooms feature beautiful skylights.
Equipment
The Breast Center has dedicated rooms for bone density screenings and stereotactic biopsies.
Bone Density
The Breast Center offers DEXA bone density screenings. Dual Energy X-Ray Absorpitometry (DEXA) is a scan to determine if you have osteoporosis or low bone mineral density. The simple test scans your hips, spine and forearm. It takes only a few minutes.
Marti’s Closet
Started by a former patient, Marti’s Closet provides cancer patients the opportunity to select button-down blouses free of charge. These blouses give women undergoing surgery more comfort because they allow enough room for movement and draining tubes (if necessary). All blouses are donated and have been cleaned.