3D Mammography Now Available at St. Francis Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of 3D mammography to its wide array of radiology services. 3D mammography is an advanced screening test for breast cancer, and allows for earlier breast cancer detection.

3D mammography works by taking multiple images from varying angles, giving a fuller, clearer view of the breast. This fuller picture allows physicians to more accurately assess breast tissue and detect cancers earlier. Traditional 2D mammograms give only two views of the breast, from the top and side. Limited viewpoints can either hide potential cancers or create the illusion that a cancer is present when none exists. 3D mammography is particularly helpful for women with dense breasts.

“With 3D mammography, we can offer increased reliability and with that comes peace of mind for patients,” said Kathleen V. Greatrex, MD, radiologist and Chair Emeritus, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at St. Francis Medical Center and Lourdes Health System. “Better image accuracy means more certainty, less false-positives and fewer callbacks to re-test patients. The less time a woman has to spend wondering ‘what if’ the better.”

St. Francis has a separate waiting room for mammogram patients, offering a more private experience.

Patient appointments for 3D mammograms are available Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mammography is conveniently located in the Radiology department on the first floor of St. Francis Medical Center, 601 Hamilton Avenue in Trenton, NJ.

“St. Francis Medical Center is dedicated to making women feel comfortable, and offering this advanced technology adds another layer of comfort to the services we provide,” added Dr. Greatrex.

To schedule an appointment for a 3D Mammogram at St. Francis, call 1-855-599-7362.

About St. Francis Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health, is an acute care teaching hospital recently ranked by Consumer Reports as one of the top ten hospitals in New Jersey for safety and number one in Mercer County. Most noted for its Cardiac Surgery program and the first accredited Stroke Center in Mercer County, St. Francis features regional services including the Heart Hospital, a Regional Cancer Center, a Sleep Disorder Center and an extensive Community Outreach Program. St. Francis’ partners in care include LIFE St. Francis (Living Independently For Elders) and LifeCare Physicians, PC, which includes Primary Care and Surgery throughout the region, as well as Lourdes Health System (also a part of Trinity Health). St. Francis Medical Center and Lourdes Health System work together closely in serving the South Jersey community.