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3D Mammography
The new 3D mammography can detect 41% more invasive breast cancer on average than traditional 2D mammography, and reduces the number of false-positive cancer findings by up to 40%. It is able to detect early pathological changes in the breasts, such as cysts or tumours. Regular mammography is recommended every two years for women over 40 years old.
What is 3D Mammography?
3D Mammography Machine is the revolutionary breast imaging technique certified by the FDA in 2011. It produces multiple low-dose X-ray images from different angles to obtain a 3D image of the breasts. Traditional mammography can only obtain 2D images of the breast from two different angles. And with 3D mammography, radiologists can now examine the generated 3D images layer by layer for early and accurate detection of any pathological changes in patients’ breasts such as cysts or tumours. Early detection and immediate treatment are crucial in increasing the survival rate of patients with breast cancer.
為什麼選擇3D乳房 X光造影？
3D Mammography: Better Diagnosis Tool, Fast, Low Radiation Doses
The 3D Hologic Selenia Dimensions technology can provide clear images of the breasts, detecting an average of 41% more invasive breast cancer on average than traditional 2D mammography, and reduces the number of false-positive cancer findings by up to 40%. The new technology reduces the time of breast compression by up to 3.7 seconds, together with the ergonomic design of the machine, which can enhance the patient’s comfort during the mammography process. It is the world’s first and only system that can conduct a mammogram-guided biopsy. It is also approved by the FDA for tomosynthesis-guided biopsy. 3D mammography has a comparable radiation dose with conventional 2D mammography. The C-view software is able to produce 2D images from the tomosynthesis data, resulting in a low-dose mammography exam.
3D 乳房造影的過程是怎樣的？
During a mammogram, you will need to take off your clothes for the upper part of the body. A female radiologist will accompany you throughout the entire procedure. Your breasts need to be pressed to obtain a high-quality image. A radiologist will place your breast on a plate. Another plate will firmly press your breast from above. You may find it uncomfortable or painful during the process, but the mammogram takes only a few moments. The breakthrough mammogram technology allows the pressing process to be reduced to only 3.7 seconds. The other breast will be scanned in the same way. Each breast will be scanned at two different angles, resulting in a total of four sets of images. The entire mammogram takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Our radiologists will review the images and compile a report for the customers. The report will be mailed out within 24 hours or ready for your pickup in person.
How do you tell if you need a mammogram?
The Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation suggests women over 40 years old arrange regular mammography every two years. If you notice any symptoms or have a family medical history of breast cancer, please seek professional advice or arrange for a mammography. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for mammary cancer.
Tips for Screening 3D Mammography
- Please bring along any medical reports, films, or CDs regarding the medical history of your breasts for reference.
- Please inform the radiologist of the medical history of your breasts before the mammography.
- Avoid having mammography the week before or during your menstruation as your breasts are sensitive during this period.
- A two-piece garment, such as a shirt with trousers, is more appropriate for mammography.
- Please do not apply deodorant or perfume on the day of your screening as this may affect the mammogram.
- 如果懷疑可能或已經懷孕，一定要告訴醫生和放射師。若月經週期超過28天，必須先接受小便驗孕測試。
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3D Mammography Q&A
The new 3D Hologic Selenia Dimensions technology reduces the time of breast compression by up to 3.7 seconds. Each breast will be scanned at two different angles, resulting in a total of four sets of images. The entire mammogram takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Regular mammography is recommended every two years for women over 40 years old. If you notice any symptoms or have a family medical history of breast cancer, please seek professional advice or arrange for a mammography. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for mammary cancer.
It will be more painful for pregnant women to conduct mammography while pregnant as they have more swollen breasts and dense mammary glands than normal women. Therefore, an ultrasound scan is currently the preferred method of breast screening during pregnancy.
Mammography utilises X-ray contrast and high-resolution films to visualise the internal conditions of the breasts. The breasts need to be pressed to secure them in place while dispersing the internal tissue for mammography. The reason why having the traditional 2D or early 3D mammography in the past is painful is because of the lack of accessories and the prolonged pressing time. The new and improved technology is equipped with accessories to reduce the compression time to 3.7 seconds. The ergonomic considerations of the machines are designed to improve patients' comfort, some patients even give comments on their painless 3D Mammography experience as well.
Before the mammography, you will need to take off your clothes for the upper part of the body and the bra and change into the clothes that we provided. You will need to take off your clothes for the upper part of the body during the mammography. A female radiologist will accompany you throughout the entire procedure. She will place your breast on a plate for the examination. Each breast will be scanned at two different angles, resulting in a total of four sets of images.
