Are Your Breasts DENSE or NOT DENSE?
March 17, 2023
On average, nearly 50% of women have dense breast tissue identified on mammography. Having dense breast tissue makes it more challenging to find breast cancer on a mammogram as the
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Technology Matters: How Expert Radiologists Use AI to Enhance Breast Cancer Detection
February 2, 2023
A routine mammogram appointment at Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) may seem like a simple exam. However, we utilize an incredible amount of technology in the background to benefit our
Dr. Destounis attends RSNA Meeting in Chicago
November 28, 2022
Just after Thanksgiving every year, Dr. Stamatia Destounis of Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) heads to The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. She has
Education a Key Part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
November 1, 2022
October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month have ended; Dr. Stamatia Destounis from Elizabeth Wende Breast Care in Rochester said that this month gives women the opportunity to talk to each other
How to Pick a Breast Center
October 19, 2022
You’ve probably heard you should get an annual mammogram starting at age 40. However, most women don’t know where to start when it comes to selecting a breast care center.
A call back after a screening mammogram doesn’t mean you have breast cancer
October 12, 2022
Just because you get a call back doesn’t mean you have breast cancer. Instead, it means that our breast imaging radiologists have found something they want to look at more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Don’t Ignore Your Own Health
October 10, 2022
Dr. Lisa Paulis reminds women not to ignore their own health while busy taking care of others. Preventative cancer screenings are important. Early detection is key. Dr. Paulis talks with
Are you dense? Do you need an ultrasound?
October 6, 2022
Are you dense? About 50% of women over 40 have dense breasts and are at higher risk for breast cancer. Ultrasound improves detection for women with dense breasts. Katie Couric
Do I Need An MRI?
August 22, 2022
Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI is a highly sensitive, noninvasive diagnostic tool often used in conjunction with mammography and ultrasound. It helps physicians evaluate the extent of breast cancer,
EWBC Summer 2022 Newsletter
August 16, 2022
New NCCN Guidelines for Mammography EWBC adds TRABECULAR BONE SCORE (TBS) with Bone Density Testing MAMMOGRAM MINUTE videos Read the newsletter