Tower Saint John’s Imaging would like to thank all those who donated to our Holiday Toy Drive. We are all so humbled by your donations. Your support has repeatedly played a key role in our success. There is no way to fully express our gratitude for all that participated. We are continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of donors like yourselves who answer the call to give again and again. Your amazing gifts went to the following charities:

Jewish Family Services – Children from Domestic Violence Families
Impacto – After school program for kids
Ride for Kids – Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Chai Life – Pediatric Illness
Maryvalle – Teenage Foster Girls
Maharlika Lions Club – Children in Hospital In-Patient Care

Thank you again for your support and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

The More Accurate1-6 Genius™ Exam Just Got More Comfortable7

Mammograms are a woman’s best defense in detecting breast cancer early, but we know that the fear of pain causes many women to delay scheduling their annual mammogram.

That’s why we proudly offer the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam that combines better, earlier breast cancer detection1-6 with the improved comfort of the SmartCurve™ breast stabilization system.

Welcome to a mammogram that is more accurate1-6 and more comfortable.7

What to Expect During your Exam

Getting a mammogram with the SmartCurve™ system is just like getting a regular Genius™ exam – only more comfortable!7

The curved design of the compression device mirrors the shape of a woman’s breast to reduce pinching and applies uniform compression over the entire breast for added comfort.

The technologist will view the images of your breasts at the computer workstation to ensure quality images have been captured for review. A radiologist will then examine the images and report results to either your physician or directly to you.

Ask about getting your Genius™ exam with the SmartCurve™ system by calling us at 310.264.9000!

The Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam (a.k.a. Genius™ exam) is acquired on the Hologic 3D Mammography™ system and consists of a 2D and 3D™ image set, where the 2D image can be either an acquired 2D image or a 2D image generated from the 3D™ image set. The Genius™ exam is only available on the Hologic 3D Mammography™ system. Please consult your physician for a full list of benefits and risks associated with mammography. PP-01979 Rev. 001 ©2018 Hologic, Inc. Hologic, 3D, 3D Mammography, Dimensions, Genius, Selenia, and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Hologic, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. 1. FDA submissions P080003, P080003/ S001,P080003/S004, P080003/S005. 2. Friedewald SM, Rafferty EA, Rose SL, et al. Breast cancer screening using tomosynthesis in combination with digital mammography. JAMA. 2014 Jun 25;311(24):2499-507. 3. Zuckerman SP, Conant EF, Keller BM, et al. Implementation of Synthesized Two-dimensional Mammography in a population-based Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Program. Radiology. 2016 Dec;281(3):730–736. 4. Skaane P, Bandos A, Eben EB, et al. Two-view digital breast tomosynthesis screening with synthetically reconstructed projection images: comparison with digital breast tomosynthesis with full-field digital mammographic images.

Radiology. 2014 Jun;271(3):655–63. 5. Bernardi D, Macaskill P, Pellegrini M, et. al. Breast cancer screening with tomosynthesis (3D mammography) with acquired or synthetic 2D mammography compared with 2D mammography alone (STORM-2): a population-based prospective study. Lancet Oncol. 2016 Aug;17(8):1105–13. 6. McDonald ES, Oustimov A, Weinstein SP, et al. Effectiveness of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Compared With Digital Mammography: Outcomes Analysis From 3 Years of Breast Cancer Screening. JAMA Oncol. 2016 Jun 1;2(6):737–43. 7. Smith, A. Improving Patient Comfort in Mammography. Hologic WP-00119 Rev 003 (2017).

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so do something important for those you love by doing something for your health. Schedule your exam today.

Breast Cancer is the second most common type of cancer for women in the United States. Whether or not you have been yet, you will be exposed to breast cancer at some point in your life. At least 1 in every 8 women will be diagnosed with it during their life. Breast screenings can save your life by detecting cancer at its earliest and most treatable stage.

Here at Tower Saint John’s Imaging, we offer the most advanced
Breast Imaging Services which include:

• 3D Mammography (Digital Breast Tomosynthesis)
• Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)
• Breast MRI
• MRI-guided biopsy

Schedule your exam today by calling:
(310)264-9000

The Dense Breast Dilemma

Over 40 percent of women have dense breast tissue, one of the strongest common risk factors for developing breast cancer. In dense breasts, cancers may be masked on 2D mammography – potentially delaying diagnosis in these women. Both dense breast tissue and cancer appear white on a mammogram, creating a dangerous camouflage effect and a dilemma for radiologists whose goal is to find breast cancer as early as possible.

Detecting More Cancer

GE Healthcare offers the only FDA-approved ultrasound supplemental screening technology that is specifically designed for detecting cancer in dense breast tissue. Compared to mammography alone, Invenia ABUS 2.0 imaging looks differently at dense breast tissue, providing a comprehensive view of the breast. This technology has demonstrated a 35.7% increase in cancer detection over mammography alone for these women.

Supplemental imaging with Invenia ABUS 2.0 transforms breast care from reactive to proactive. Clinical research studies demonstrate that when used as an adjunct to mammography, small cancers visible only through ABUS were predominantly invasive and node-negative. Detecting them at this earlier stage has important prognostic implications and can reduce the cost of care.

Learn More about Abus 2.0

Contact Tower Saint John’s Imaging to learn more about Automated Breast Ultrasound technology and how it can help save lives.