UH Conneaut, Geneva Medical Centers now offer state-of-the-art diagnostic technology with digital mammography
CONNEAUT, GENEVA – A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is greater than 1:8 during her lifetime.
University Hospitals Conneaut and Geneva Medical Centers are now offering the latest diagnostic technology with digital mammography for the detection of breast cancer as part of their comprehensive Center for Women’s Health.
UH Conneaut and Geneva Medical Centers are the only healthcare providers in Ashtabula County to offer the service for their patients. The technology is different from conventional mammography in how the image of the breast is acquired and more importantly, viewed by medical staff.
With the ability to magnify images, shift contrast and color, radiologists are provided with a much greater detailed picture ultimately leading to more accurate diagnoses and subsequent treatments.
“It is of utmost importance for women 40 years and older to obtain an annual breast exam and mammogram,” said Dr. Sam Ahuja, OB/GYN and Medical Director of the Center for Women’s Health. “With the addition of digital mammogram technology we will be better able to detect any slight changes in a woman’s breast tissue, which will facilitate the early treatment necessary to achieve positive outcomes.”
Compared to traditional film mammography, digital mammography presents a number of benefits for doctors, hospitals, and, most importantly, patients. For women in general, digital mammograms are as good as traditional film mammograms for diagnosing cancer, but significantly better for women under age 50 and those with dense breasts.
Additionally, the digital system allows for instant sharing of images from one UH facility to another for remote consultation with surgeons, oncologists or a patient’s primary care physician. Several other UH facilities, including UH Case Medical Center, UH Geauga Medical Center have already converted to digital mammography.
“Digital mammography is a significant advance in breast cancer screening and women throughout Ashtabula County and beyond will now have access to this exceptionally powerful tool in the fight against breast cancer,” said Robert David, President of UH Conneaut and Geneva Medical Centers. “We are thrilled to have this state-of-the-art technology to offer our patients.”
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Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 (Archive on Wednesday, May 20, 2009) |
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