Diagnostic tests are beneficial for detecting specific health conditions before they become too serious. The mammogram is an example of an imaging test that saves countless lives. Mammograms allow for the early detection of breast cancer, drastically increasing survival rates. By making adequate ... [Read More]
Mammography
What Can A Digital Mammography Detect?
Mammography is the standard diagnostic procedure used to detect and diagnose issues such as breast cancer. It produces a mammogram, which is an X-ray image of the breast. It is a crucial part of the diagnostic process for all issues with the breast. Diagnostic screening centers perform either ... [Read More]
Are Digital Mammographies and 3D Mammograms the Same?
As any doctor will tell you, the sooner breast cancer is detected, the better the chance that treatment will be successful. But when it comes to screening for breast cancer, women often are presented with a choice – digital mammography or three-dimensional (3-D) mammograms. This raises the ... [Read More]
What Percentage of Diagnostic Mammograms is Cancer?
The percentages are on a woman’s side when it comes to mammograms and breast cancer diagnosis. A small percentage of women, according to the American Cancer Society, are called back for additional tests following their initial mammogram. Ten percent of women return and of that percentage only 8 to ... [Read More]
The Difference Between Digital Mammography and Film Mammography
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, and the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. In fact, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast examinations and screenings are an important way for women to participate ... [Read More]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Getting a 3D Mammogram
More About The Benefits of 3D Mammograms 3D mammography (also known as Digital breast tomosynthesis or TOMO for short), is an FDA-approved, revolutionary new advanced technology. A 3D mammography test takes multiple images (X-rays), of breast tissue in order to recreate a 3 dimensional picture of ... [Read More]
Digital Mammograms and Gynecomastia in Men
Gynecomastia is a condition in which males develop enlarged breasts. Often reversible, gynecomastia may still need to be evaluated with a mammogram (X-ray of the breast area). Digital mammograms, which offer higher resolution, extremely detailed imaging allow for specific manipulation, such as ... [Read More]
How Often Should You Get a Mammogram?
According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, deaths caused by breast cancer decreased by a whopping 38% between 1989 to 2014. This is largely due to more and more women becoming aware of breast cancer as well as self-checks for breasts and mammogram screening. Mammograms are an important breast ... [Read More]
Do Mammograms Save Lives?
In medical news, there has been a lot of controversy and changing opinions surrounding breast cancer screenings (mammograms). But the truth remains that these screenings do save lives, as early detection can help give you an accurate diagnosis that allows the doctor to give you the correct form of ... [Read More]
How Accurate are Digital Mammograms
Breast cancer is a leading cause of premature deaths among women in the United States, with more than 200,000 new cases being diagnosed each year. However, statistics have shown the death rate of this disease has been reduced at least in part due to early detection. Innovative new imaging techniques ... [Read More]