Digital Mammogram

• is a special x-ray from which patients receive lower radiation
• It is able to tell the difference between different types of fat and layer tissue of the breast with the highest available accuracy
• It is able to detect early stages of CA tissue or early stages of cancer
• It has an accuracy of up to 90%
• It is far more efficient than the conventional mammogram machine

Benefits of Digital Mammogram

• Digital mammogram can reduce radiation between 30-60%
• It is a continuing process of taking photo so there is no need to change the films and slides as before
• Once the patient has finished the digital mammogram the results will be shown on the screen for a radiologist to read. This eliminates the time for developing films
• When the digital pictures are not clear, a digital image can adjust the contrast of the pictures automatically. Radiologists can zoom in and out and adjust the picture to make it clearer.
• The digital image allows radiologists to select more pictures and detect the spot of the CA more accurately
• Pain is eliminated with the use of digital mammogram. The pressure from the machine on the breast is far more gentle than that of a normal mammogram.
• It is 20-25 % more accurate in detecting CA (cancer cell)
• The results are available immediately - no need to wait for the films to be developed.

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