North Oaks Health System’s radiology practice is the first in Louisiana to use the powerful ProFound AITM breast cancer detection solution.

There is usually so much anxiety in waiting for a mammogram result. With our new high-performance, cancer detection technology built on artificial intelligence (AI), the 3D mammography unit is designed to focus on your comfort.

Benefits for women who receive a 3D mammogram paired with Profound AI™:

  • More accurate results
  • Faster diagnosis
  • Improved cancer detection
  • Fewer unnecessary callbacks
  • Fewer false-positives
  • New comfort design

To schedule an appointment for a 3D mammogram, call (985) 202-5469.

What is 3D Mammography?

3D mammography is the standard in breast imaging care. This new technology provides overall clearer images of dense breasts, making it easier for doctors to dectect cancer earlier and provide quicker results to you. Designed with your comfort in mind, our new 3D mammography unit features rounded corners and flexible paddles, which are used to distribute compression more evenly across the breast.

With 3D mammography, you are less likely to experience unnecessary callbacks or further testing. If you are concerned about radiation exposure, our Senographe Pristina™ mammography unit is the only approved 3D unit that delivers the same low dose as 2D without compromising image quality.

Watch to learn more about our new 3D unit, the Senographe Pristina™.

What is AI?

ProFound AI™ is a high-performance, cancer detection technology built on artificial intelligence (AI). It allows us to provide potentially lifesaving results to you more quickly with increased rates of detection and fewer false positives. The software helps our board certified radiologists save a vast amount of time when reading a mammogram image and helps minimize errors.

What's the difference between 2D and 3D Mammograms?

You will only notice a few differences in 3D compared to 2D, although the process will take a few seconds longer. 2D mammograms take images only from the front and side which may create images with overlapping breast tissue. 3D mammography provides images of the breast in “slices” from many different angles. Combining AI with 3D technology creates a three dimensional xray picture of the breast. This detects cancerous soft tissue abnormalities with increased sensitivity.

Breast Health at North Oaks

North Oaks reminds women ages 40 and above to talk to their doctor about having an annual mammogram. In addition to 3D mammography, which is available at North Oaks Diagnostic Center in Hammond, we offer a variety of breast health services such as ultrasound, Breast MRI and breast biopsy.

To schedule an appointment for a 3D mammogram, call (985) 202-5469.