Get tested.
Get answers.
And peace of mind.
Jefferson Hospital makes it easy for women to protect their health with preventive
screenings at every stage of life. 3-D mammograms and DEXA scans are a better way to
monitor your breast health and bone strength.
BETTER HEALTH THROUGH EARLY DETECTION BUILDING STRONG BONES
There are 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.
today. Many are here because their breast cancer was
detected early. You can protect your health with advanced
screening technology that helps Jefferson Hospital’s doctors
give you a more precise diagnosis. DEXA bone scans measure bone density using a low-
dose X-ray. They help doctors determine your risk
of osteoporosis, so treatment can begin early. When
osteoporosis is managed, you are less likely to break a hip or
other bone as the result of a fall or other accident.
Full-field digital 3-D mammography (tomosynthesis) helps
doctors find cancers earlier and with greater accuracy. Early
detection can help shorten treatment times and give you the
best possible results from your therapy.
When doctors can pinpoint abnormalities with greater
accuracy, you may be able to have fewer follow-up tests or
biopsies.
Getting a breast scan with 3-D mammography is like a
traditional mammogram in that it:
• Takes the same amount of time.
• Is a simple outpatient exam.
• Is covered by insurance in Pennsylvania.
BETTER HEALTH THROUGHOUT LIFE
Women should have preventive mammogram screenings
every year after age 40. Women (and men) age 60 and
older should have a bone density screening for osteoporosis
once every two years.
Talk to your doctor about your family history or individual
risk factors — you may need to start screenings at a
younger age.