Yankton's Best Team for Fighting Breast Disease.
The fight against breast disease begins with regular screenings. To that goal, Yankton Medical
Clinic is pleased to announce the addition of digital mammography for our patients. However,
digital mammograms aren't the only solution - they need to be read by a board certified radiologist
with proven experience and competence in interpreting them. Continuity of care continues
with one of our board certified surgeons reviewing scans and biopsy results, and then meeting
with the patient to direct the right care plan. When necessary our oncology team steps in to
offer expertise as well as compassion. We're fighting breast disease with the best physician
team available in the area - human beings committed to leadership in their specialty, and leaders
in your care.
Computer Aided Detection
The Computer Aided Detection (CAD) system assists radiologists by digitizing and analyzing mammograms for suspicious regions
that may be indicative of cancer. It's use could provide over 23% greater detection of breast cancers than older systems.
The Truth About Breast Cancer
It is estimated that a woman's lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is one in eight.
According to the American Cancer Society, in 2004, over 215,000 new cases of breast cancer will occur in the United States, and
over 400,000 women are expected to die from this disease.
Mammography is the most effective method of screening for breast cancer and can lead to early detection, which is the key to higher
survival rates, better prognosis, and lower treatment costs.
The image checker system is the first FDA-approved computer-aided detection (CAD) system for mammography. This revolutionary
technology assists your doctor in the reading of your mammogram, pointing out areas of interest that might otherwise go undetected.
The ImageChecker® Solution
The ImageChecker system is a CAD system that analyzes medical images using proprietary software that highlights areas that contain features associated
with cancer.
The ImageChecker system acts like a "spell-checker" for medical images, performing over one billion calculations per film. It is designed to assist
radiologists in reducing the number of false-negative readings by drawing attention to areas that warrant a second review.
The resulting reduction in observational oversights aids radiologists with earlier detection of breast cancers.
To schedule your digital mammogram, contact the Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. at 605-664-2742.
Our commitment to screenings and early detection for our patients is a priority. That's why Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. has added
the newest FDA approved technology in breast imaging analysis to all routine mammograms.
Computer-Aided Detection
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