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Ultrasound combined with mammography is better at detecting breast cancer, says a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The study was conducted by American and Canadian researchers. They set out to investigate how effective mammography alone was in diagnosing breast cancer versus mammography paired with ultrasound. The researchers found that:
- A mammogram alone detected 78 percent of tumors
- Ultrasound had an 80 percent detection rate
- Together, the two techniques found 91 percent of tumors
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Breast Ultrasound
Per 1,000 women, mammogram alone found 7.6 cancers, while mammography plus ultrasound found 11.8 cancers.
What is Breast Ultrasound?
A breast ultrasound examination produces images of your breast using inaudible sound waves in a frequency range far above the range of human hearing. A hypoallergenic, water-soluble gel will be applied to your breast to prevent air from getting between the ultrasound source and your skin. A small probe will be passed over the surface of your breast, producing a painless sensation of light pressure on your skin.
Who needs one?
During your diagnostic mammogram appointment, the radiologist may decide it is necessary to perform a breast ultrasound in order to assess the characteristics of a lump.
What should I expect?
A hypoallergenic, water-soluble gel will be applied to your breast to prevent air from getting between the ultrasound source and your skin. A small probe will be passed over the surface of your breast, producing a painless sensation of light pressure on your skin.
Which location provides the service?
- Puyallup Imaging Center
- Sunrise Image Center
- Bonney Lake Imaging Center
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