BIRAD 0’S 3D Mammogram is more accurate, detecting serious cancers 44% earlier than 2D alone
1 0 0 % O F B I R A D 0 ’ S FO L LO W E D U P W I T H I N 4 8 H O U R S When a SimonMed radiologist notates an image as Birad O, a SimonMed Women’s Care Coordinator will immediately follow up with the referring physician office to request referrals for additional diagnostic imaging and or ultrasounds as needed. At SimonMed, it is our goal to have all additional testing scheduled within 2-3 days. .
BIRAD 4’S & 5’S 10 0 % O F B I R A D 4 & 5 ’ S FO L LO W E D U P W I T H 2 4 H O U R S When a SimonMed radiologist notates a mammogram image as Birad 4 or 5, the referring physician is contacted immediately. Standard treatment protocol in these cases is a tissue biopsy which can also be provided by SimonMed. Results of the biopsy are then forwarded to the referring physician who can put the patients mind at ease or handle the referral to a specialist as necessary.
P O I N T S O F D I F F E R E N T I AT I O N 3D MAMMO
44% increase in invasive cancer detected with 3D Mammography 29% increase in the detection of all breast cancers 16% decrease in recall rate from screening mammography
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Breast tomosynthesis is a breakthrough in screening mammography that provides a clearer, more accurate view compared to digital mammography alone. Research on breast tomosynthesis in large populations consistently show improved breast cancer detection rates, especially earlier invasive cancers, and a decrease in call backs by 16%, which may lessen anxiety for patients. Tomosynthesis produces a three-dimensional multi-slice view of the breast tissue that helps our fellowshiptrained breast radiologists identify and characterize individual breast structures without the issue of overlapping tissue. Several large clinical studies have shown that a 3D mammogram is more accurate, detecting serious cancers 44% earlier than 2D alone. 3D mammography is approved for all women who would be undergoing a standard mammogram regardless of age, breast type, screening/ diagnostic mammogram. .
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