Breast Imaging
Breast cancer is a top concern of women in the United States, and it should be-more than 178,000 women are diagnosed with the disease each year and over 43,000 die, according to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Data shows that 95 percent of women who cancer is detected early have a greater survival rate than those whose cancer is detected in latter stages.
As an adjunct to mammography, ultrasound can be a primary breast imaging application for women under the age of 40 who have dense breasts, or breast implants or breastfeed. Ultrasound can also help doctors assess masses that are detected in mammograms, aid in the detection of cysts and guide breast biopsies. If you are 35, physicians suggest a breast exam each year as a part of your routine health regimen.