Is Compression An Issue?
A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breasts that is used as one of the methods for breast cancer screening. Regular mammograms can be helpful in detecting cancer if caught early enough. During a mammogram screening, the breasts are compressed between two sturdy surfaces in order to spread out the breast tissue. The x-ray […]
Why Women Don’t Get Their Annual Breast Exams
Breast cancer screenings are recommended yearly for women over 40 and should be a routine part of a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, the CDC reported an 87% decline in the adherence of breast cancer screenings for April 2020, compared to the last five years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, many more women have prolonged their breast […]
The State of the Breast Imaging Industry
Over the past decade, breast imaging technology has slowly advanced from where it was 50 years ago. Market trends by Grand View Research show that by 2027, the international breast imaging market will hit a value of $7.08 billion. This is due to the increasing pervasiveness of chronic conditions like breast cancer. Breast Imaging is a […]
Breast Cancer Detection: A Proper Guide to Self-Examination
Knowing what is expected when it comes to your breasts is important if you want to detect any irregularities. You can later consult with your doctor regarding these irregularities. A breast self-exam is a way to check for any changes, like thickenings or lumps, and should be done every month. If detected early, breast cancer […]
Everything You Need to Know about Breast CT
Breast cancer is a serious widespread disease that affects women globally. In 2020 alone, there were 2.3 million diagnosed cases around the world, out of which 685,000 proved to be fatal. In the United States, around 1 out of 8 women is expected to develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. Medical professionals diagnose the […]
New Breast Imaging Technology: The Koning Difference
Revolutionizing breast cancer detection Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in American women.1 It is also treatable if detected early enough. While there are various cancer detection modalities available, current breast imaging devices fail to expose as much as 35% of […]