Breast Cancer

Weinstein Imaging Associates Introduces 'Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging' to Region

Published in Cancer Weekly, August 7th, 2007

Weinstein Imaging Associates, a leading ultrasound and breast imaging facility in Western Pennsylvania, is introducing to the region Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI), an innovative technology and advanced diagnostic test that helps to detect breast cancers and evaluate questionable findings on mammography or ultrasound. Preliminary results and responses from Weinstein Imaging patients have been favorable.

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 8,800 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in Pennsylvania this year. Approximately 15 percent of these cancers will not be detectable by mammography, usually because of masking by dense breast tissue.

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2007-08-07)

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