Digital Mammo Exam DescriptionFrom your perspective, the steps involved in getting a digital mammography are very similar to a conventional mammogram. But there are differences - comfort being the most significant difference. Because digital mammography uses a digital plate, the equipment is warmer to your skin. And it only takes about 10 minutes for us to acquire the images. Digital images can be manipulated, so there is less waiting time and fewer call backs. In fact, our call backs have been reduced by 20 to 30 percent from conventional mammography. |
Latest NewsBenefit of mammograms even greater than thoughtJune 28th, 2011 June 28, 2011 -- CHICAGO (Reuters) - The longest-running breast cancer screening study ever conducted has shown that regular mammograms prevent deaths from breast cancer, and the number of lives saved increases over time, an international research team said on Tuesday...Read More Breast MRI makes DCIS surgical planning more accurateMay 4th, 2011 Using breast MRI before surgically treating ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) makes for more accurate staging, according to research presented Tuesday at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting in Chicago...Read More |
