New Technology at Marshfield Clinic to Detect Breast Cancer
Sunday, September 25th, 2016 -- 8:43 AM
New breast imaging technology now available at Marshfield Clinic makes it possible to find breast cancer more easily so more women have a better chance of recovery.Mammography is the main test used to screen for breast cancer in women who have no known history of cancer. Conventional mammograms are two-dimensional images taken of the breast. “Basic screening mammograms decrease mortality, but they aren’t perfect,” said Dr. Kristie Guite, a Marshfield Clinic radiologist who specializes in mammography. “For that reason, Marshfield Clinic now offers three-dimensional (3-D) mammography and molecular breast imaging (MBI). These are advanced imaging techniques that improve detection and treatment of breast cancer.”
Marshfield Clinic now recommends 3-D mammography for all women, performed at the same time as traditional 2-D mammograms. The added test takes only a few extra seconds to capture this image. This new technology also results in fewer false-positive results. About 10 percent of women must return for more imaging after basic screening mammograms. Although 99 percent of patients who return for imaging don’t have cancer or a breast abnormality, the experience is stressful.
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