24 March 2020
During this extended National Lockdown until 30 April 2020 we will be offering essential diagnostic services from 9am to 1pm daily.
26 November 2019
November 26, 2019 Women who are screened for breast cancer every two years have more advanced cancers — as well as more cancers between screening rounds — than those who […]
14 October 2019
We are thrilled to announce the installation of the New Hologic 3Dimensions Full Field Digital Mammography Unit. This is the latest release from Hologic which has the new Clarity HD – High Resolution Imaging Technology for superior imaging to detect more invasive breast cancers earlier with greater confidence. The SmartCurve Stabilization System is clinically proven to deliver more patient comfort with a paddle that mirrors the shape of the breast, without compromising imaging nor increasing radiation dose to the patient.
12 November 2018
Women who adhere to early and regular screening mammography have lower mortality rates and benefit more from breast cancer therapies at the time of diagnosis of the disease, according to a study published online November 8 2018 in the journal Cancer.
14 September 2018
DBT (Digital Breast Tomosyntheis) is solidified as the gold standard of care for breast cancer screening.
30 August 2018
In 7 years, Discovery cancer diagnoses increase 45%. Breast cancer is the most treated cancer for female Discovery members, average South Africans and women globally. The report says the prevalence of breast cancer increased by 42% among Discovery members, with incidents increasing significantly from the age of 40. Discovery spent 103% more on cancer treatment the past six years – totalling R3bn in 2017.
31 July 2018
Another research study has found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) performs better than digital mammography for breast cancer screening, reducing recall rates and also time to biopsy and final diagnosis.