EARLY BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS IS CURABLE
TMC Clark Breast Center
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, affecting 2.1 million women each year. It also causes the greatest number of cancer-related deaths among women.
In the Philippines, WHO recorded 24,794 new breast cancer cases with 8,057 deaths cased by breast cancer in 2019. The Philippine Cancer Network noted that one out of 13 Filipino women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is also important to note that the Philippines has the highest incidence rate of breast cancer in Asia and registered the highest increase of 589 percent among 187 countries over a 30 year period from 1980 to 2010.
Despite these statistics, the chances of surviving the disease are much higher if the patient is diagnosed and treated early. Early detection saves lives.
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Mammotome – the latest in breast biopsy
The Medical City Clark Breast Center was launched in October 21, 2016 as a one-stop shop center that is equipped with advanced imaging modalities, a compassionate multidiscipliarny team of healthcare professionals composed of physicians, nurses and therepaists and a roster of other specialized services designed to provide a holistic approach to the prevention, detection and treatment of breast diseases.
The Breast Center is equipped with a Mammotome. A Mammotome device is a vacuum- assisted breast biopsy device that uses image guidance such as X-ray, ultrasound and/or MRI to perform breast biopsies.
A biopsy using a Mammotome device can be done on an outpatient basis with local anesthetic
Our Breast Center Services
♀ Breast Reconstructive Surgery
♀ Breast Consult and Clinical Breast Exam
♀ Breast Mass Excision
♀ Breast MRI
♀ Breast Ultrasound
♀ Digital Mammogram
♀ Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
♀ Mammotome (Vacuum-Assisted Excision)
♀ Needle Localization Biopsy
♀ Sentinel Node Biopsy
♀ Ultrasound-guided Cared Needle Biopsy
♀ Vacuum Assisted Care Biopsy
Digital Mammogram
Quick Mammogram brings PEACE OF MIND.
‘Treat’ yourself to a digital mammogram every year. Pick your birth date which is something memorable and get a mammogram done as a way to help you protect the precious gift of life. For example, you could make it a birthday present to yourself, in hopes of another year of good health.
Remember that there are 8,760 hours in a year, we highly recommend to take 1 of those hours to get your annual mammogram.
Our team at The Medical City Clark Breast Center will provide the best possible experience and ensure that your health stays on track.
- Duration of Mammogram: 1 hour
- Price: P2,730.00
- Number of sides: 2
Digital Mammogram vs Conventional Mammogram
Mammograms are X-ray of the breast. The images can be captured on film (conventional) or stored directly onto a computer (digital). The Medical City Clark Breast Center operates digital mammogram.
Conventional Mammogram
Conventional mammograms are read and stored on film, which may result in false positives or inaccurate diagnosis.
♀ Uses X-ray radiation
♀ May give an inaccurate diagnosis
♀ Detects fewer cancers than a digital mammogram
Digital Mammogram
Digital mammogram images are stored on a computer and can be easily shared electronically, allowing multiple providers to share necessary data in order to improve your care.
♀ Less radiation
♀ Better picture clarity
♀ Ability to alter the photos afterward
♀ Accurately detects abnormal changes
♀ Catches small changes that could be early signs of breast cancer
The Medical City Clark Breast Center offers state-of-the-art technology in Digital Mammography which allows our breast-certified radiologists to see greater detail and fine lines more clearly than a Conventional Mammogram. We have a comprehensive breast center for women who require additional diagnostic and treatment services.
If you feel like there may be something wrong or abnormal with your breasts, do not wait to get help. Early detection helps save lives. To learn more about the digital mammogram, use our schedule an appointment form.