Mammography
Keeping women informed about breast care and the need for regular mammograms has long been a core mission for Box Butte General Hospital.
BBGH strives to offer the very best in technology, customer support and patient comfort. We recently acquired the latest in mammography imaging, the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ system developed by Hologic, Inc. Please play the video to the right to see why this new technology is a game changer for early detection of breast cancer, with the additional advantage of fewer call backs for additional screening.
A mammogram usually consists of two views of each breast in which they are pressed firmly between two plates. The procedure takes only a few minutes and will be performed by a trained, female technologist under the supervision of a qualified radiologist. The radiologist will then analyze the x-rays, looking for specific abnormalities or changes related to cancer. Our exams are read by board-certified radiologists.
Before a Mammogram
- Please wear a two-piece outfit.
- Do not use deodorants, powders, ointments or creams in the breast or underarm area.
- The exam will take approximately 30 minutes.
- Avoid coming for your mammogram just prior to or during your menstrual period if you have breast pain during that time.
- If you have breast implants, please inform the receptionist when scheduling your exam.
BBGH's Radiology Mammography Program recently passed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) inspection. MQSA is a federal law that makes sure every mammography facility in the United States meets quality standards.
The importance of chemotherapy in treating triple negative breast cancer
About 10 to 20% of breast cancers are triple negative, one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients have a 77% five-year survival rate compared to 93% of women with other types of breast cancer, in part because they are less likely to pursue chemotherapy treatments that offer the highest chance of survival.
In an effort to improve survival rates and health outcomes, the CDC Division of Cancer Prevention and Control engaged with the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and health simulation company Kognito, the leading developer of health education simulations, to create “Talk to Someone: Triple Negative Breast Cancer.”
“Talk to Someone: Triple Negative Breast Cancer” is an online and mobile app in which TNBC patients engage in an interactive conversation with Linda, a virtual TNBC survivor. Users lead the conversation by posing their questions about TNBC, chemotherapy, life during treatment and survivorship to Linda. The objectives of the conversation are for patients to better understand their diagnosis, better understand advantages of chemotherapy and to know what to expect from treatment in order to raise motivation to pursue chemotherapy.
“Talk to Someone: Triple Negative Breast Cancer” is available online and as a mobile app for the general public and for oncology providers to e-prescribe to newly diagnosed patients.
You can talk with Linda about diagnosis and treatment online or download the app on the App Store or Google Play Store.