The Department of Radiology is proud to introduce its new state-of-the-art Digital Mammography System in the fight against breast cancer. Imperial Point patients now have access to the latest full-field digital technology for screening and diagnostic mammograms. This new technology enables the Radiologist to detect and further characterize suspicious or obscure pathology more precisely from the enhanced visibility and high contrast images the new system provides.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc, breast cancer incidence in women has increased from one in 20 in 1960 to one in eight today. If detected early, the five-year survival rate for this disease exceeds 95%.

Digital mammography

Similar to conventional film mammography, digital mammography utilizes the same breast positioning and compression. However, the new digital system allows for significantly less compression time during the mammogram, in addition to less waiting time between patients.

What are the benefits of digital mammography?

• Up to 40% less radiation dose over standard film mammography
• Results are seen more quickly
• Fewer callbacks or retakes
• More precise image quality for more accurate diagnosis

Give yourself the best technology when you schedule your annual mammogram!

Breast MRI Screening

For high risk patients, breast MRI can detect minuscule breast cancers. Breast MRI is a breast-imaging technique that captures multiple cross-sectional pictures of the breast and combines them to create detailed, 2-D and 3-D pictures. It is performed when doctors need more information than what a mammogram, ultrasound or clinical breast exam can provide. It works regardless of breast size, density, patient age, presence of implants and/or prior surgery.

Other benefits include:

• Detects 2-8% more cancers than physical exams or mammography
• Almost 100% sensitive for breast cancers down to 3 mm
• Allows for earlier diagnosis with more favorable tumor stage

Early detection is on your side

Every day we learn more about breast cancer and how to win the battle. One fact is very clear – the distinct advantage of early detection. Fortunately, breast cancer is highly detectable through digital mammography screening. If breast cancer is detected early, before it spreads, 98 percent of the women will be alive five years later. The earlier it’s discovered, the earlier it’s treated, the better your chance of survival.

Still have questions?
Find the answers to the most common questions about digital mammography here.

If you have a physician prescription for a mammogram, call Central Scheduling at 954-759-7500 for an appointment at Imperial Point Medical Center.

If you need a physician referral, please call the Broward Health Line at 954-759-7400.