Elizabeth Wende Breast Care

What Is a Contrast-Enhanced Mammogram (CEM)? A contrast-enhanced mammogram (CEM) is performed the same way as a standard mammogram, but you also receive a small amount of contrast dye through an IV. The dye helps highlight areas of breast tissue, so your care team can see more detail, which can make it easier to detect

Early detection is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your breast health. Finding disease early—often before symptoms appear—can lead to more treatment options, less invasive care, and better outcomes. At Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC), early detection starts with mammograms, the most effective tool for detecting breast cancer early. What

Navigating breast health can feel overwhelming- especially when you’re not sure what to expect from your imaging appointment. At Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, we believe that clear information and compassionate care go hand in hand. To help you feel confident and prepared, we’ve answered some of the most common questions our patients ask. If you

Each year, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting in Chicago brings together radiology leading experts from all over the world to share the latest discoveries in medical imaging. At the 2025 Meeting, Dr. Stamatia Destounis and her research team presented several important studies that shed new light on breast cancer risk, breast density, and trends in younger women. Together, these findings help describe how breast imaging

When it comes to assessing bone health, most people are familiar with the DEXA scan—a quick, painless test that measures bone mineral density (BMD). However, there is a way to go beyond density and examine the actual structure of your bones. That’s where Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) comes in.  What Is TBS?  TBS is a

Congratulations to Dr. Stamatia Destounis, named to the Rochester Business Journal Powerlist 2025! Dr. Destounis shares powerfu insights on the future of health care: Emerging Trend: AI is transforming clinical workflows — from reporting and insurance authorization to radiology diagnostics — making care more accurate, efficient, and personalized.Resilience Lesson: The pandemic taught us that adaptability is

Elizabeth Wende Breast Care (EWBC) has been at the forefront of breast imaging and patient centered care for five decades. As we mark our 50th anniversary, we honor a legacy built on innovation, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to early detection and best prognosis for our patients diagnosed with breast cancer. EWBC has consistently led

May 3, 2025ACR News & Publications Stamatia Destounis, MD, FACR, Chair of the American College of Radiology® (ACR®) Breast Imaging Commission, participated in a virtual congressional briefing about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The event aimed to educate congressional staff and lawmakers about the need to advance policies that ensure all women