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Breast Cancer
Imaging Center

In Pasadena & Los Angeles, CA

Sono Center is a leading radiology facility in Pasadena and Los Angeles, CA, specializing in breast screening and the early detection of breast cancers that are most frequently missed with mammography. We’ve been providing women throughout the Los Angeles metro area the peace of mind they need so they can feel confident about their health and wellness. Established more than a decade ago as Breast Ultrasound Center by leading radiologist Dr. Kevin Kelly, the center uses the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology to detect cancerous lesions in their earliest and most treatable stages.

Breast Cancer
Imaging Center

In Pasadena, CA

Sono Center is a leading radiology facility in Pasadena, CA, specializing in breast screening and the early detection of breast cancers that are most frequently missed with mammography. We’ve been providing women throughout the Los Angeles metro area the peace of mind they need so they can feel confident about their health and wellness. Established more than a decade ago as Breast Ultrasound Center by leading radiologist Dr. Kevin Kelly, the center uses the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology to detect cancerous lesions in their earliest and most treatable stages.

Breast Cancer
Screening

What to
Expect

SonoCine
Scans

Pricing &
Insurance

Early Detection Saves Lives

Per American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It is about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year. Overall, the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 13%. This means there is a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer.

Breast cancer death rates have been decreasing steadily since 1989, for an overall decline of 43% through 2020. The decrease in death rates is believed to be the result of finding breast cancer earlier through screening and increased awareness, as well as better treatments.

New American College of Radiology® (ACR®) breast cancer screening guidelines now call for all women, particularly Black and Ashkenazi Jewish women, to have risk assessment by age 25 to determine if screening earlier than age 40 is needed. The ACR continues to recommend annual screening starting at age 40 for women of average risk, but earlier and more intensive screening for high-risk patients.

References: American Cancer Society. Key Statistics for Breast Cancer. 2023, American College of Radiology. New ACR Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines call for earlier and more-intensive screening for high-risk women.

FAQs

Can I use my Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) card to pay for SonoCine breast exam or other ultrasound services?admin@thesonocenter.com" rel="author">admin@thesonocenter.com2024-01-02T12:59:47-08:00

Yes. Ultrasound reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ultrasound is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Please contact your plan administrator to discuss eligibility further.

What age should I start breast cancer screening exams?admin@thesonocenter.com" rel="author">admin@thesonocenter.com2023-06-30T08:54:02-07:00

New American College of Radiology® (ACR®) breast cancer screening guidelines now call for all women, particularly Black and Ashkenazi Jewish women, to have risk assessment by age 25 to determine if screening earlier than age 40 is needed. The ACR continues to recommend annual screening starting at age 40 for women of average risk, but earlier and more intensive screening for high-risk patients.

How does SonoCine compare with competing technology?admin@thesonocenter.com" rel="author">admin@thesonocenter.com2023-07-18T08:50:27-07:00

Read about how SonoCine AWBUS compares.

Who performs the actual exam?admin@thesonocenter.com" rel="author">admin@thesonocenter.com2023-06-30T09:02:42-07:00

One of our trained ultrasound technologists will guide you through the process and will perform the exam. Click here to learn more about our team.

Is there insurance reimbursement?admin@thesonocenter.com" rel="author">admin@thesonocenter.com2023-06-30T09:04:42-07:00

Reimbursement will vary depending on the insurance carrier using CPT Code 76641 (ultrasound, breast, unilateral to include axilla when performed, complete) and charged for each breast. Visit SonoCine’s Reimbursement page to learn more.

What is the difference between SonoCine AWBUS and Mammography?admin@thesonocenter.com" rel="author">admin@thesonocenter.com2023-07-18T08:51:31-07:00

SonoCine is an ultrasound technology, uses no x-rays and has no radiation, has no painful compression, and reliably finds 4-10mm breast cancers in all breast tissue types and women with implants.

Mammography is an x-ray technology with painful compression, and misses 50% of the small, easily treatable cancers in women with dense breast tissue or implants.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Services

In Pasadena & Los Angeles, CA

Proactive Imaging

Abdominal Aortic Ultrasound

Abdominal Limited Ultrasound

Abdominal
Ultrasound

Arterial Duplex
Ultrasound (Legs)

Bladder
Ultrasound

Breast
Ultrasound

Carotid
Ultrasound

Pelvic Transabdominal
Ultrasound

Prostrate (Transabdominal)

Renal (Kidney)
Ultrasound

Renal
(With Bladder)

Scrotum
(Testicular)

Soft Tissue Ultrasound

Thyroid
Ultrasound

Venous Duplex
Ultrasound (Legs)

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