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Breast Imaging Center

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ACR/SBI Statement on Kalager et al: Overdiagnosis of Cancer from Mammograms Overstated, Lives Saved Underestimated
Posted on Tuesday, April 3 2012
There is a report by Kalager et al in the current issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine on an analysis of Norwegian mammography screening program data, that states the estimated rate of cancer overdiagnosis ranges from 15 percent to 25 percent, translating to 6 to 10 women overdiagnosed and only 1 death prevented for every 2500 women invited to be screened every 2 years for 10 years, based on data with an average of 2.2 years of follow-up.
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) agree that the analysis is flawed leading to invalid conclusions about the value of mammography. They state, The truth is that the Norwegian screening program is too early in its inception, and there is too little follow-up, to draw conclusions about the effectiveness and side effects of mammography with any measurable confidence.
Estimates from UK mammography screening program data, with about 30 years of follow-up, are that 2 to 2.5 lives are saved for every overdiagnosed case. The more robust, more mature, and more carefully analyzed data prove the life-saving benefits of mammography screening.


Rye Radiology Associates, a long standing imaging center, has been in the forefront of early detection of breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and osteoporosis providing thorough care and patient education.

the first facility in Westchester to be awarded a Breast Center of Excellence by the American College of RadiologyFirst Westchester Facility awarded The ACR
Breast Center of Excellence

Rye Radiology is best known for expert digital mammography breast cancer screening, breast ultrasound, as well as breast MRI, including procedures such as stereotactic breast biopsy, MRI guided breast biopsy, breast ultrasound core biopsy and pre-operative needle localization.

Although state of the art equipment is important, the skill and experience of the physician interpreting the images is even more critical.  Rye Radiology has, in addition to state of the art equipment, Dr. Diane LoRusso, co-founder of Rye Radiology Associates, LLP and Dr. Gail Calamari, partner and neuroradiologist, who have more than 50 years of combined experience interpreting mammography, breast ultrasound and breast biopsies with image guidance, specializing in high risk patients.

Rye Radiology’s doctors also perform general diagnostic imaging exams,   including general MRI’s (neurological, orthopedic, abdominal, vascular), general ultrasound, CAT scans, bone density exams and plain x-rays.
Diane
Diane C. LoRusso, MD
Gail
Gail A. Calamari, MD
Christine
Christine Staeger-Hirsch, MD



 
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