How Does Aging Change Your Breast Density?
One out of every two women age 40 and over has dense breast tissue and all women experience changes in their breast density as they get older. Learn how that impacts breast cancer detection. Learn more…
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ABC11 is proud to partner with Wake Radiology UNC Rex Healthcare, where “no one sees you like we do.” Wake Radiology’s Breast Imaging Radiologist, Bryan M. Peters, MD discusses breast density and mammograms as a part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Wake Radiology has provided outpatient medical imaging to the greater Triangle for nearly 70 years.
Do you really need a mammogram every single year? Yes!
Dr. Siobhan Alexander talks with Valonda Calloway to explain the benefits of annual screenings – particularly 3D mammograms. She also shares how breast imaging radiologists at Wake Radiology UNC REX are leveraging artificial intelligence with 3D screening mammograms to improve early detection and reduce callbacks for more imaging.
Breast Imaging
The unique breadth and depth of Wake Radiology’s breast imaging expertise allows us to offer a full spectrum of breast imaging services, from conventional 2D and 3D mammography, breast ultrasound and Breast MRI to three types of image-guided breast biopsy.
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One out of every two women age 40 and over has dense breast tissue and all women experience changes in their breast density as they get older. Learn how that impacts breast cancer detection. Learn more…
Healthcare professionals often have extra high expectations when they become the patient. We know that our care and quality is valued…and graded every day. A big thank you to Dakota Thomas for sharing her experience at Wake Radiology’s Cary Breast Imaging Center! We know you’re message about 3D mammography and quality care will strike a chord with many women throughout the Triangle. Learn more…
During part one of our series, we explored reasons why women postpone having an annual screening mammogram. Here are a few others that we often hear and why, no matter what the reason, you’ll get a welcome reception from our mammography team. Learn more…
Our breast imaging radiologists recommend patients temporarily delay their screening mammogram if they’ve recently received a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more…
Patients and colleagues both have asked if 3D mammograms are worth all of the hype. At Wake Radiology, we strongly believe that 3D mammography, or 3D breast tomosynthesis, is absolutely as revolutionary as it’s stated to be. Learn more…
Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare is the first outpatient radiology practice in the Triangle to adopt state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) technology to aid in breast cancer detection. We’re implementing iCAD’s ProFound AI®, an advanced, deep-learning AI software platform, as another tool our physicians may use in the effort to improve cancer detection and decrease recall rates. Learn more…
The FDA and the American College of Radiology set image quality standards. Certifications and accreditations from these groups help ensure quality in the images we take and the care we provide. WakeRad UNC REX has continuously met FDA and ACR standards since the 1990s when they become mandatory. Learn more…
What to know before you go! We’ve pulled together some tips and answer to frequent questions that many women have before they have their first – or annual – screening mammogram. Learn more…