New technology proven to be more accurate when detecting breast cancer
PHOENIX (October 1, 2007) – The Laura Dreier Breast Center at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center recently installed a new digital mammography system, allowing higher quality images for diagnosis of breast cancer. The new Senographe® DS full-field digital mammography system from GE Healthcare is the most modern mammography equipment available to patients today.
There are many benefits of digital mammography including shorter exam times – the average exam can be reduced to 10 to 15 minutes compared to 30 minutes or more with traditional film-based mammograms; a flexible paddle that shapes to the breast optimizing the tissue presented for imaging, which is especially useful in gathering tissue under the arm; and slower compression speed to provide more comfort.
“We are excited to offer digital mammography to our patients,” said Ali Forootan, M.D., breast radiologist and medical director, Laura Dreier Breast Center. “It has been proven that digital mammography is more sensitive than traditional film screen mammography in detecting breast cancer in young patients and patients with dense breast tissue.”
The Senographe® DS
full-field digital mammography
system from GE Healthcare |
The Center serves thousands of women across the greater Phoenix area each year by providing annual screening mammograms, diagnostic breast exams and bone density studies. Additionally, to meet the breast health needs of underserved women, the Center established the Reaching Out: Laura Dreier Breast Health Program. Through this program, outreach and clinical nurse breast specialists educate women about the latest breast disease prevention, early detection and treatment information.
The Laura Dreier Breast Center promotes good breast health practices and teaches self-exam techniques to be used in conjunction with annual screening mammograms for women age 40 and up. To schedule a screening mammogram, diagnostic breast procedure or to learn more about the Center, please call (602) 640-3131.
About Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
Located in downtown Phoenix, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center has been providing medical care since 1911, and is the flagship hospital within Banner Health. Licensed for 659 inpatient beds, Banner Good Samaritan is recognized as a Magnet™ hospital for nursing excellence and is ranked as one of America’s “Best Hospitals” by U.S.News & World Report. Today, more than 3,600 nurses and Banner Good Samaritan staff members work with more than 1,700 physicians representing nearly 50 specialties to provide care to more than 36,000 inpatients each year.
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Banner Good Samaritan Public Relations
(602) 239-4411