Helps Doctors Detect Breast Cancer
Frankfort, KY (September 11, 2009) - Frankfort Regional Medical Center has acquired a new digital mammography system that enables its physicians to detect and diagnose breast cancer in patients with confidence. The innovative digital system provides outstanding image quality and clear, highly detailed images of the breast. Frankfort Regional's new Senographe' DS full-field digital mammography system acquired from GE Healthcare is the one of the most modern pieces of mammography equipment available to patients today.
"The physicians and patients in our service area now have a new and powerful tool in the detection and fight against breast cancer," said Chip Peal, Chief Executive Officer. "This new, all-digital system is revolutionizing breast care by providing our patients with mammograms that are fast, easy and comfortable, while providing our physicians with highly detailed images to use in the diagnosis."
According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed among 184,450 women and 1,990 men in 2008, and an estimated 40,480 women and 450 men will die of this disease. In Kentucky, it is estimated that breast cancer will affect more than 2,840 this year.
"This new digital technology will help us provide some of the most advanced care for our patients by providing clear and detailed breast images, which is the first step towards an accurate diagnosis and getting a patient on the proper treatment plan to good health," said LaMont Coverstone, Director of Diagnostic Imaging. "Mammography screening is the best tool for detecting breast cancer at an early, treatable stage in women age 40 and older."
The Senographe DS is a full-field digital mammography system designed to help Frankfort Regional Medical Center provide comprehensive mammography patient care - from screening and diagnosis, to interventional procedures. Plus, the system has a patient-centric design and intuitive controls that allow the technologists who perform the exams to focus on the patients, making the mammogram a comfortable and easy experience. For the physician, it provides greater flexibility in viewing the exam and performing biopsies.
To schedule a mammogram, please call Central Scheduling Monday through Friday from 8am - 7pm (except holidays) at (502) 226-1665. For greater patient convenience, evening and Saturday appointments are available.