You may not notice the difference between digital and traditional film mammography, but you'll appreciate the results.

Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology researchers affiliated with the Siteman Cancer Center participated in a national study that showed digital mammography was more effective in detecting breast cancer in women who are younger than age 50, are premenopausal or perimenopausal or have dense breast tissue. Thanks to digital mammography technology, radiologists can…

• Review images as soon as the mammogram is complete—without waiting for film development.
• Manipulate images digitally for a more accurate diagnosis.