IU Health Saxony, 13000 E. 136th St., Fishers, is now providing the latest in imaging technology for breast cancer screening – Hologic 3D Mammography. 3D mammography produces a three-dimensional view of the breast tissue that helps radiologists identify and characterize individual breast structures without the confusion of overlapping tissue.
In the June 25, 2014 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, a groundbreaking study was published that found Hologic’s 3D mammography screening technology significantly increased cancer detection while simultaneously reducing the number of false positives.
The study, which reviewed close to half a million mammography exams, found that 3D mammography discovered significantly more invasive or lethal cancers than a traditional mammogram. According to the study’s results, 3D mammography also reduces the number of women called back for unnecessary screenings due to false alarms, which reduces anxiety and health care costs.
“We believe Hologic 3D Mammography will benefit all screening and diagnostic mammography patients, and is especially valuable for women receiving a baseline screening, those who have dense breast tissue and/or women with a personal history of breast cancer,” IU Health Saxony Hospital radiologist Dr. Matthew Nartker stated.
The Hologic 3D mammography screening experience is similar to a traditional mammogram. During a 3D mammography exam, multiple, low-dose images of the breast are acquired at different angles. These images are then used to produce a series of one-millimeter thick slices that can be viewed as a 3D reconstruction of the breast.
To schedule a mammogram at IU Health Saxony, call 962-3580.
