The Davis Regional Mammography Department is accredited by the American College of Radiology and the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Our mammography services also meet all required standards by the MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) and the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources.
Mammograms are performed by technologists who are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Mammography. Services provided by the Mammography Department include screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, spot/magnification imaging, breast needle localizations, and specimen imaging.
We are pleased to announce Digital Mammography was recently added to the comprehensive diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.
Digital mammography offers a number of practical advantages and patient conveniences. The instantaneous image transfer and additional information provided to the radiologist is invaluable. This can mean a faster mammogram for the patient and fewer follow-up procedures.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women, exceeded only by lung cancer. Statistics demonstrate that one in eight women will develop breast cancer sometime in her life. The stage at which breast cancer is detected influences a woman’s survival, and if detected early, the five-year survival rate is 97%.
Digital mammography yields a better evaluation of breast tissue in women with dense breasts, thus enabling better detection of masses. Radiologists can view and manipulate the images on high-resolution computer monitors that enhance the ability to detect cancer at its earliest stage.
In conjunction with the digital mammography at Davis Regional, the mammogram will be evaluated by Computer-Aided Detection (CAD). The CAD system provides a ‘second read’ of the mammogram by a computer. This assists the radiologist in making an earlier diagnosis.
The mammography services at Davis Regional offer flexible scheduling that will accommodate most active schedules. For more information on the Digital Mammography services at the hospital, or to schedule an appointment, call Davis Regional One Call Scheduling at 704-838-7390.