*ABUS is a breast screening tool that is comfortable and non-invasive.

*ABUS does not use radiation to create images.

*ABUS provides comfortable and quick scanning.

*ABUS can be used for patients who are not candidates for mammography.

*ABUS can be utilized in tumor response tracking with consistent and reproducible serial scans

*ABUS is a helpful and comfortable tool for patients with nipple sparing Mastectomies.

*ABUS can be helpful in surgical planning.

Do you know your breast density and why this is important?

• Breast density refers to the amount of fibrous or glandular tissue compared to fatty tissue in the breasts. It is an important factor in breast health and screening for several reasons:

  1. Impact on Mammogram Efficacy: Dense breast tissue can make it more difficult for radiologists to detect tumors on mammograms. Tumors, which often appear as white spots, may be obscured by the surrounding dense tissue, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses. As many as 50% of early cancers can be missed in dense breast tissue when using Mammography alone.

  2. Increased Cancer Risk: Women with high breast density may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Studies indicate that dense breast tissue may be associated with a greater likelihood of cancerous changes.

  3. Additional Screening Recommendations: Due to the challenges posed by dense breasts, women with high breast density may benefit from supplemental screening methods, such as ultrasound or MRI, in addition to standard mammography. These methods can improve detection rates in dense breast tissue.

  4. Legal Notification Requirements: In many states, legislation requires that women be informed if they have dense breast tissue. This notification enables patients to have informed discussions with their healthcare providers about their individual risk factors and the potential need for additional screening.

  Understanding breast density is crucial for making informed decisions about screening and overall breast health. It is advisable for women to discuss their breast density with their healthcare providers to determine the most appropriate screening plan tailored to their individual risk factors.