Breast Health Program

Breast Health Specialist - Cassandra Seal, RN

Helen Keller Hospital is the only facility in the Shoals area with an onsite Breast Health Specialist who serves as a bridge between patients and their care providers.

Cassandra assists with a variety of needs, including:

Educate patients about individual cancer diagnosis, treatment options, and financial implications
Coordinate individualized care for each patient
Promote communication among health care providers
Assist with prompt scheduling of appointments
Provide emotional support of patients and their loved ones
Follow up with patients continually throughout treatment process
Guide and assist patients in navigating the health care system

To contact Cassandra, call (256) 386-5870 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Contact information

The Keller Imaging Center
101 W. Saywell Street
Sheffield, AL 35660

(256) 386-4150

Now offering SAVI SCOUT® Wire-Free Radar Breast Localization System

Helen Keller Hospital continues to demonstrate its commitment to offering the most advanced treatment options to patients with breast cancer by becoming the first hospital in the Shoals to adopt the SCOUT® Wire-Free Radar Breast Localization System in August 2019.

How it works

SCOUT uses non-radioactive, radar technology to provide real-time surgical guidance during breast surgery, eliminating the need to place a wire in the breast immediately before surgery. A SCOUT reflector is placed in the target tissue prior to the day of surgery at the patient’s convenience. This greatly decreases patient discomfort and helps precisely locate tumors within 1mm of accuracy.

What it means for breast cancer patients

In addition to decreasing discomfort for patients, SCOUT increases the probability of complete cancer removal and reduces the likelihood of needing follow-up surgeries—a huge advantage for early-state breast cancer patients. In addition, the ability to strategically plan the incision may result in better cosmetic outcomes.