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Mammograms give women a crucial head start on finding breast Througho
cancer early, when treatment is often most effective. They can ut the
detect tumors that are still too tiny to feel and identify cancers project,
before symptoms start. SeHealth
Joann Anderson will work
A different dimension in breast x-rays with
FEMA,
A newer type of mammogram may help improve the accuracy of fulfilling
breast cancer screening. It's called three-dimensional, or 3-D, all
mammography. Here's how it works: applicable
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During a 3-D mammogram, a woman's breast is compressed, just regulation
as it is for a standard mammogram. An x-ray machine moves s as
over the breast, taking multiple, slice-like pictures. Special dictated
Southeastern Radiology Associates Radiologist computer software then creates a detailed 3-D image of the by their
agency.
Dr. Jim Parker breast. he first
steps
Research suggests that 3-D mammograms have the potential to: include
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• Improve the ability of doctors to accurately diagnose breast cancer. architect,
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• Find small tumors that may have remained hidden on a conventional mammogram. ng and
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• Provide clearer images of abnormalities in dense breasts. Women who have dense breasts—defined as breasts that have a lot of companie
fibrous or glandular tissue and not much fat—are at a slightly higher risk of developing breast cancer. s. No
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• Greatly reduce the number of women called back for further testing because of false alarms. n date
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“3D mammography will save lives through a higher cancer detection rate,” said Southeastern Radiology Associates Radiologist al details
Dr. Jim Parker. “We should find approximately two additional cancers per 1,000 women that we screen. At our current screening related to
volumes, that’s about 20 additional women diagnosed and treated per year, giving those women the best chance possible for a the
cure.” occupanc
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Schedule your 3-D mammogram by calling Southeastern Radiology Associates in Lumberton, the area’s only Breast Imaging facility
Center of Excellence, at (910) 671-4000. Southeastern Radiology Associates offers a new, convenient side entrance at their main have not
building for mammography patients. yet been
finalized
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