Screening mammograms help providers identify potential breast cancer at an earlier stage, when chances of long-term survival are the highest. The advantages of 3D mammography include: Accuracy: 3D mammograms are more accurate than traditional 2D scans, giving you peace of mind with results you can trust and reducing the need for follow-up imaging and additional
Columbus Community Hospital continues a strong tradition of advancing care in the Columbus region, adding 3D mammography to its line of imaging services. 3D mammography represents the latest and most advanced form of breast cancer detection and has been shown to detect cancer at a higher rate than 2D imaging. 3D imaging also delivers fewer
2D and 3D mammograms represent the two main forms of breast cancer screening and diagnostic tools used by caregivers to identify breast cancer. 2D remains the standard screening technology, while 3D offers further diagnostic benefits for some women. 2D mammograms are the standard in terms of breast cancer screenings, helping caregivers identify abnormalities in the
With more than 200,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed every year in the U.S., mammography screenings are essential for the early detection of a disease that affects one in eight women. Columbus Community Hospital utilizes the latest in 2D Mammography technology, with digital and computer aided detection (CAD) equipment that helps our team detect potential
Columbus Community Hospital has recently been designated as a Mammography Accredited Facility by the American College of Radiology. A mammography accreditation from the American College of Radiology is only earned after a thorough application process that ensures medical practices have experienced and qualified staff who maintain excellence in every aspect of mammography services. We
March 30 is Doctors’ Day, a day to celebrate and appreciate all our incredible physicians. Doctors’ Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and thank our physicians who care for our community in our hospital and clinics. And, it’s an opportunity to recognize doctors’ many medical advancements and their continuous efforts to improve modern health care.
Women over 50 can benefit from regular strength training, but you don’t have to be a professional body builder to see physical benefits and experience better health. As we age, we lose lean muscle mass. In fact, we lose approximately 3% to 8% of muscle mass every decade after the age of 30! And, the
More than 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and it is the most common form of cancer worldwide. The encouraging news is that the overall death rate from breast cancer decreased by 1 percent each year from 2013 to 2018. Experts attribute these declines to treatment advances and earlier detection
