For years, the gold standard in breast cancer screening has been 2D mammography. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always deliver clear results. Traditional 2D mammograms suffer from decreasing sensitivity as the density of a woman’s breast tissue increases, or when breast tissue overlaps. This can result in unclear images that leave health providers unsure of what they see, and can lead to cancers being missed.

IPMC Medical Center now offers MAMMOMAT Revelation with wide-angle breast tomosynthesis. It’s state-of-the-art 3D mammogram technology that is proven to detect breast cancer better than traditional 2D mammography alone. We’re using it in our practice to give our patients new confidence in their breast health.

Unlike 2D mammography, 3D wide-angle breast tomosynthesis takes many x-ray pictures of each breast from many angles that are not available in traditional mammography. The x-ray tube moves in a 50-degree arc around the breast, taking 25 images during the exam. Those images are then sent to a computer, where they are assembled into a 3D picture of the breast. The result is a clearer image that helps health providers detect malignant tumors better than standard 2D mammography alone, with fewer recalls.

We introduced wide-angle tomosynthesis as an adjunct to 2D mammography because we want you and your family to be sure. We love its wide-angle imaging and the clarity it offers our doctors. We think it will save lives because it leaves breast cancer no place to hide.

SenoClaire, which was approved by the FDA in 2014, uses a low-dose short X-ray sweep around the positioned breast with nine exposures acquired with a “step-and-shoot” method, removing the potential motion from the tube helping to reduce blur and increase image sharpness.

We are committed to offering the community a complete suite of solutions – from screening and diagnosis through treatment and monitoring. SenoClaire will offer our patients a new solution to help clinicians detect breast cancer with low dose radiation and high image quality.

A key challenge when performing screening mammography is keeping the radiation levels as low as possible. With GE’s SenoClaire, there is no increase in dose from a 2D standard mammogram to a 3D view, which means there is no increased radiation to patients during a SenoClaire breast exam. ­­

SenoClaire marks a significant step forward in helping our clinicians detect breast cancer. At IPMC, our goal is to provide our patients with the most effective ways to battle cancer from every possible angle, with innovative procedures, medicines, and technology.

What is Tomosynthesis

Tomosynthesis is an exciting technology that offers a new way of looking at breast cancer detection with 3-dimensional imaging. It allows a radiologist to take multiple pictures of each breast from various angles, which differentiates it from a traditional mammogram, which takes a single image in two directions. Tomosynthesis has the potential to revolutionize mammography and breast cancer screening because it offers improved sensitivity and specificity at dose levels equivalent to those with 2D mammography.

Making the most of every minute

Nothing is more important in successfully treating heart disease than early detection. If you are among the many at high risk, talk to your doctor. Don’t delay — there’s no time like the present.

Achieving new standards in care

Our board-certified cardiologists utilize the most advanced noninvasive cardiac imaging techniques available to diagnose, prevent, and treat heart disease. Results of your test will be faxed to your doctor’s office within 24 hours and our cardiologists will contact your doctor immediately if there are any concerns about the results of your study.

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We offer flexible scheduling and extended hours to provide the services you need at the times you want. Your well being and satisfaction is our focus and our staff will do everything possible to make sure you know you are a valued member of the IPMC family.