The Breast Care Center at Catholic Medical Center utilizes digital mammography to screen women for breast cancer. Many may wonder, what are the advantages of digital mammography over traditional film mammography?
Digital mammography provides high-resolution digital breast images immediately and allows the technologist to take more detailed images without delay if an area requires further scrutiny. Digital images are easier to access, store, and transmit, and can be acquired at a lower radiation dose without compromising quality. The process is also more comfortable for women, as less time is spent with the breast compressed. We utilize the soft BioLucent Mammo Pad for all patients. Once the images are acquired, the radiologist can then adjust the image brightness and contrast on the mammography review work station and magnify certain areas for more detailed evaluation of breast tissue.
Digital mammography is more accurate than film mammography in detecting cancer in women under the age of 50, women with dense breast tissue and women who are either pre-menopausal or perimenopausal.
To learn more about digital mammography and the services at The Breast Care Center, call 603.663.5270.