Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Breast compression is one of the most difficult aspects of mammography to do well. Good compression is key to achieving a quality diagnostic image, but too much compression -- or compression applied inexpertly -- can result in a negative experience that could impact whether the patient returns for future studies.
How to apply breast compression wisely is the subject of a pair of articles that we're featuring this week in our Women's Imaging Digital Community.
In one article, mammography educator Shirley Long provides tips on how breast centers can make the breast imaging experience more tolerable for women. What do marbles and breast compression have in common? Find out by reading the article, which you can read by clicking here.
In our second story, mammography technologist Tammy Coryell discusses her experiences with a cushioned mammography pad that is designed to reduce compression-related discomfort for women.
Recent research indicates that the cushion could help increase the amount of breast tissue acquired during mammography, in addition to improving patient comfort. Read all about it, and get access to a downloadable PDF with tips for using the pad, by clicking here.
On another note, we're also featuring an article on the implementation of computer-aided detection (CAD) for breast screening in a community practice. Learn about the center's experiences by clicking here.
Keep up to date with other news in the world of women's imaging by visiting our Women's Imaging Digital Community, at womens.auntminnie.com.
