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Jenevieve Hughes, MD,
talks about the latest
in 3-D mammography
diagnostic advances.
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TOP: Breast cancer
survivors enjoy a day
of Alice-inspired crafts,
including hat-making and
painting teacups.
BOTTOM: A memorable
afternoon with friends
is captured with a pose
and a smile on the
pink carpet.
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3-DMAMMOGRAMS NOWAVAILABLE AT METHODIST RICHARDSON
Digital mammography at Methodist
Richardson Medical Center has
gone 3-D.
Unlike conventional mammography,
which only takes images from the
front and side of the breast, 3-D
mammograms permit imaging
of the breast in arcs, capturing
pictures from multiple angles.
“3-D mammograms can help us
diagnose cancer earlier, particularly
in women under 50 who tend
to have denser breast tissue,”
says Tom Johnson, MD, medical
director of the imaging center at
the Center for Women’s Health at
Methodist Richardson. “That means
that we can get them started on
treatment sooner.”
Another benefit, Dr. Johnson
says, is fewer false alarms
for patients.
“3-D’s accuracy reduces the
chances we’ll have to call a patient
back for unclear or suspicious
results that in most cases don’t
turn out to be cancer,” he says.
and, of course, tea, the September
event featured makeup sessions,
chair massages, wig and scarf-tying
demonstrations, a DJ, and door
prizes — plus, the opportunity for
guests to decorate their very own
over-the-top hats, goblets, and teacups
inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
During the event, Dr. Hughes
provided an overview of breast
program services available at
Methodist Richardson, including
new 3-D digital mammography,
the High-Risk Breast Surveillance
Clinic, advanced diagnostic tools,
and the STAR® Program dedicated
to survivorship training and
rehabilitation.
The tea party’s theme was
particularly appropriate for cancer
patients, who face the crazy ups and
downs of their cancer journeys but
often emerge stronger and wiser than
they were before.
“In our program, we look for every
opportunity to celebrate, whether it’s
completing a particular treatment
milestone, putting cancer away for
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”
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