14 August 2024
Better and more comfortable Mammograms
At Arya Stana Bone & Breast Care we pride ourselves on optimal patient care.
Our Genius™ 3D Mammography™ Exam results are more accurate than conventional 2D mammograms.
In fact, only the Genius™ exam is proven to detect 20–65% more invasive breast cancers compared to traditional 2D mammograms.
It also reduces unnecessary callbacks and is the only mammogram that FDA approved as superior to conventional 2D mammography for women with dense breasts.
We call it better, earlier, breast cancer detection.
Our Hologic’s Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam with the SmartCurve Stabilization System also offers far more comfortable mammograms.
The SmartCurve Stabilization System transforms the breast imaging experience
Hologic has done extensive research and has addressed the main reason why so many women avoid having a potentially life-saving screening mammogram.
The first-of-its-kind SmartCurve Stabilization system provides a curved compression surface that offers a more comfortable patient experience without compromising image quality, exam time, dose or workflow.
It improved comfort in 93% of patients who reported moderate to severe discomfort with standard compression.
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95% of patients surveyed in the USA would recommend facilities that use a SmartCurve system. 80 % of women who delayed their mammogram due to discomfort are less likely to delay future mammograms. The fear of pain or discomfort, historically associated with breast compression prevents many women from making regular breast screening appointments a priority. In fact, a recent survey of 10,000 women found that fear of physical discomfort was the top reason cited for avoiding a mammogram by women who never had one.This puts them at risk of early breast cancers being missed and more breast cancers being diagnosed at a more advanced stage. Breast pain experienced during a mammogram is directly related to the time spent under compression and the pressure distribution on the breast, two factors that must be addressed to improve the mammography experience. The SmartCurve system features a proprietary curved surface that mirrors the shape of a woman’s breast to reduce pinching and allow better distribution of force over the entire breast. The system also features proprietary image processing algorithms that ensure the preservation of image quality and accuracy. The SmartCurve system, combined with the fastest 3D™ mammogram available, makes the Genius exam the obvious choice for women wanting a more accurate exam that is also more comfortable. The system includes options to accommodate a majority of women and breast sizes and can be used with Hologic’s MammoPad® breast cushion for even greater comfort.
In addition to providing women with increased comfort and the accuracy they have come to expect from the Genius exam, the SmartCurve system’s image processing algorithm ensures there is no change in positioning or workflow for radiologists and technologists administering the exam. Clinicians can feel confident they are offering patients an improved experience while maintaining efficiency within their facilities. Hologic is the world leader in breast cancer screening technology, and with that leadership comes a responsibility to develop products that provide optimal patient satisfaction without sacrificing clinical performance. Sheryl Crow, Genius exam spokeswoman, said, “I’ve already been telling women that the Genius exam is the best option for their annual screening. Now that it’s also a more comfortable exam thanks to the SmartCurve system, I’m urging women everywhere to stop making excuses and ask their doctors about the Genius exam today.”
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