Digital Mammography
Screening Mammogram
In recognition of the Breast Cancer Awareness we ask every women to perform a self breast exam and have their annual screening mammogram. DCA will help you learn through informative brochures and educational lectures so that you will know that an indentation on the skin isn't something to ignore. If this women would have known the facts maybe her life would have been saved. Breast cancer affects 1-8 women, early detection is your best prevention. One million women are living with breast cancer and don't even realize they have it, don't become a statistic. Have your mammogram yearly. |
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Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system for examination of the breasts. The images of the breasts can be viewed on film at a view box or as soft copy on a digital mammography work station. Most medical experts agree that successful treatment of breast cancer often is linked to early diagnosis. Mammography plays a central part in early detection of breast cancers because it can show changes in the breast up to two years before a patient or physician can feel them. Current guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) recommend screening mammography every year for women, beginning at age 40.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) adds that women who have had breast cancer and those who are at increased risk due to a genetic history of breast cancer should seek expert medical advice about whether they should begin screening before age 40 and about the frequency of screening
| This image clearly shows the difference between Analogue and Digital Mammography. See the difference for yourself: |
Do you see the cancer in this image? |
Look at the triangle marker, see the difference |
Mammography Preparations
On the day of your exam do not apply underarm deodorant or powder from the waist to the neck. If you must use powder or deodorant, please let us know before the exam so that we may provide you with wipes to remove it.
Please try to wear a two-piece outfit for your ease of changing and comfort. If you have had prior mammograms at another institution, you must bring them with you or have them mailed to us prior to your appointment. These will be utilized for comparison to your new exam.
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