If you have breast cancer, you want to know as soon as possible so you have a better chance of beating the disease. That’s why cancer screening is so important.
Mammography is the gold standard for breast cancer screening. Columbus Community Hospital offers 3-D mammograms, which detect tumors hidden by overlapping breast tissue and provide a more accurate diagnosis than standard 2-D digital mammography.
Columbus Community Hospital’s new 3-D mammography system is an example of the hospital’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art equipment and the highest quality of patient care.
Mammography is a noninvasive type of imaging that uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine changes in breast tissue. Standard mammograms produce images in the two-dimensional space.
3-D mammography (also called tomosynthesis) is a system in which the X-ray tube moves in an arc over the breast during the exposure, creating a series of thin image "slices" through the breast that physicians can scroll through for a comprehensive 3-D image overview.
The new Siemens MAMMOMAT Revelation with 50° Wide-Angle Tomosynthesis at Columbus Community Hospital provides comfortable and reliable 3-D exams.
The new system:
Most health insurance plans will cover your mammogram 100%, so there’s no cost to you. Always check with your health insurance company first to make sure your mammogram is covered.
The American Cancer Society recommends that women at average risk for breast cancer should follow the below guidelines for screening:
The American Cancer Society no longer recommends that women at average risk for breast cancer undergo clinical breast exams.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a 3-D mammogram, please call 402-562-3180.
Columbus Community Hospital
4600 38th St.
Columbus, Nebraska 68602-1800
First floor – northwest corner
402-562-3180