A New Weapon in the Fight Against Breast Cancer!
For years, mammograms have been the standard in detecting breast cancer. Although an important tool they have limitations and 15.5 million breast cancer cases go undetected or under diagnosed every year. This is especially the case when applied to women with dense breast tissue or breast implants. High breast density means there is a greater amount of connective tissue than fatty tissue.
What is Breast Ultrasound?
Breast ultrasound is a procedure that may be used to determine whether a lump is a cyst sac containing fluid or a solid mass, which could be cancer. Ultrasound testing works by transmitting high-frequency sound waves through the breast. The sound waves bounce off surfaces in the breast (tissue, air, fluid) and these “echoes” are recorded and transformed into video photographic images.
Dense breast tissue is comprised of less fat and more connective tissue which appears white on a mammogram. Cancer also appears white on a mammogram thus tumors are often hidden behind the dense tissue. As a woman ages, her breasts usually become more fatty.
Are There Any Side Effects From Breast Ultrasound?
Unlike x-rays, the ultrasound emits no harmful radiation. So, the exam is 100 percent safe and can be repeated as often as necessary.
The somo●v™ Automated Breast Ultrasound System
The mobile screening bus is equipped with the latest technology in breast cancer imaging. The somo●v™ Automated Breast Ultrasound System provides consistent, accurate 3D ultrasound images for the visualization of breast abnormalities, regardless of breast density.
This is the same highly-trusted technology used for decades to safely visualize the smallest features of an unborn fetus. It provides the ability to capture 3D images of the entire breast, quickly and comfortably.
Having a somo•v™ ABUS exam
What Should I Wear?
The Facts Support the Need for Breast Ultrasound