Are You Covered? 3D Mammography and Insurance Companies
Digital breast tomosynthesis, or 3D Mammography, is the latest advancement in breast imaging that has everyone talking, including my mother and her friends.
USPSTF Mammography Guidelines - The Real War on Women?
It looks as though we may be on the losing side in the fight against breast cancer. The US Preventative Services Task Force on Mammography made a decision based on decades-old data which will turn...
Helping NBCF Save Lives One Mammogram at a Time
Even small companies can make a big difference in the world around them.
Mammograms! Even the routine ones can feel stressful
There is a nervous tension or unease that seems to permeate waiting rooms. Everyone is there for a different reason, but everyone is also there for some form of diagnostic.
What is Your Mammography Skin Marker Hiding From You?
Can the type of skin marker used make a difference in revealing potential breast cancers? While there is no substitute for the trained eye of a radiologist who specializes in breast imaging, the type...
Breast Imaging: Who Needs an Expert Opinion Anyway?
Imagine a world where orthopedists were tasked with establishing the level of care necessary for people who had heart attacks. Or podiatrists were put in charge of setting guidelines for infertility...
Dense Breasts Are Special Breasts
According to Dictionary.com the word “dense” doesn’t sound all that appealing. However, with the game-changing technology of 3D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, being “dense” should be seen as something...
Take Control - Mark Those Nipples During Your Mammogram
All women have been there or will be soon. That time of year that prompts you to rearrange the kids' drop off or pick up time, somehow figure out how you are going to take a full hour of personal...
TomoSPOT Skin Markers Help Reduce Risk of False Negatives & Positives in 3D Mammography
Despite its advanced technology, uncertainty of findings still occurs in digital breast tomosynthesis leading to additional procedures or missed diagnoses - much of which could have been prevented...
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