The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) KEM Hospital in Parel, Mumbai, has introduced an advanced 3D digital tomosynthesis mammography machine, enabling more accurate and early detection of breast cancer and timely treatment.
The machine has been made available through a donation from the ICICI Foundation. Dr. Sangita Raut, Dean of KEM Hospital, informed that such advanced technology is otherwise available only at the Tata Memorial Hospital, making its presence at KEM a significant development for public healthcare.
Medical experts note that breast cancer cases have been rising in recent years, making early detection crucial. With this technology, cancer can be identified at a very early stage, significantly improving the chances of complete recovery.
According to Dr. Hemangini Thakkar, Head of the Radiology Department, women above 40 years of age should undergo annual screening. Those with a family history of breast cancer are advised to begin yearly screenings from the age of 35.
The new mammography system completes screening in about five minutes and reduces radiation exposure by nearly 30%, making the procedure safer and more comfortable for patients.
Doctors also highlighted that the machine will help detect breast cancer in younger women effectively and may reduce the need for MRI scans, thereby saving both time and cost.
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