Sunday, May 4, 2014

CMZ DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY @ OCTOBER 2012

CMZ AVP 9.

Ciudad Medical Zamboanga is the first hospital in Western Mindanao to acquire a digital mammography system with the installation of the Siemens Mammomat Inspiration last October 2012.

The acquisition of the Digital Mammography system augments the services of the Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Breast Wellness Center.


AVP done by Angel Benigno, CMZ Management Information System

I would like to share these Breast Cancer articles in relation to Mammography.

There continues to be discussions whether mammography screening should start at 40 or 50 years old. The U.S. advocates Mammography starting at 40 years old while the U.K. and Canada starts at 50 years old.

High risk patients for Breast Cancer usually starts earlier, although, generally I would not suggest mammography for those younger than 40 years old since dense breasts is one of the main limitations of Mammography . 

False Negative result from Mammography 


False Positive result from Mammography






It is best to talk to your physician about the advantages and limitations of Mammography to get the most out of the examination! 

3 comments:

  1. Thank Doc for always reminding us about the advances in health technology. You make us all aware about having regular health check ups.

    Mommy Maye
    www.ourfamilyblogsabout.info

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  2. This reminds me to have my mammography!

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