Digital Mammography in Walker County

Powerful Diagnostics at Huntsville Memorial Hospital

According to www.breastcancer.org, 1 in 8 women in U.S. will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Many of these women will not a family history of the disease either—which means that vigilance is needed to detect this cancer as early as possible. The five-year survival rate for breast cancer is more than 90% if it is caught early. These survival rates decrease when the cancer is allowed to mature and spread.

If you are a woman over 40, it is recommended that you receive a yearly mammogram. At our Huntsville Memorial Hospital Radiology Department, we offer the latest in digital mammography testing, helping ensure that our patients can continue to monitor and address their breast health. For more information on our digital mammography services, contact us today.

Hologic Selenia Digital Mammography

Huntsville Memorial Hospital is proud to offer our patients the most advanced digital mammography system on the market today: Hologic Selenia. The Selenia delivers increased diagnostic confidence at a lower radiation dose when compared to conventional mammography. This allows for greater insight for our physicians and earlier, more incisive treatments for our patients.

Huntsville Memorial Hospital also offers you the opportunity to discuss your mammogram with the radiologist during your exam visit. The radiologist will explain the mammogram results and discuss any additional imaging that may be required, and why.

At Huntsville Memorial Hospital, youʼre more than just our patients—youʼre our neighbors, our friends, and our families. Call us today for more information or to schedule an appointment.