Nashville General Hospital’s Commitment to Breast Cancer Screening Excellence: Now Featuring 3D Mammography
This October, as we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Nashville General Hospital is proud to celebrate the upgrade of our mammography services to Fujifilm's ASPIRE Cristalle 3D mammography system.
We are dedicated to providing our patients with the most advanced technology, ensuring a more comfortable, efficient, and thorough breast cancer screening experience.
At Nashville General, we understand the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. With the new 3D system, we can now identify potential concerns more quickly and with greater accuracy, offering our patients peace of mind and better outcomes. This state-of-the-art system is not only easy for our technologists to use, but it’s also designed with patient comfort in mind. Many patients have commented on the reduced discomfort during their mammograms, a significant improvement from traditional 2D imaging.
A More Comfortable Experience
One of our long-time patients, Marecha Jackson, shared her experience: “With the new machine, I didn’t even have to hold my breath. There wasn’t as much of that compressed feeling either, so it was definitely much more comfortable.”
This is just one example of how our patients are noticing a significant difference with the ASPIRE Cristalle. By offering a less intimidating and more comfortable exam, we hope to encourage more women to schedule regular mammograms, especially those who may have delayed screening due to fear of discomfort.
Precision for Early Detection
Our radiologists and physicists have also praised the 3D system’s superior image quality. This precision allows us to detect abnormalities earlier, even in patients with dense breast tissue. In fact, we recently identified a cancer that had not been visible in the previous year’s 2D mammogram. Thanks to the advanced imaging capabilities of the Cristalle 3D system, the patient received timely care and is now on the path to recovery.
Serving Our Community with Compassion and Care
At Nashville General, we are committed to providing equitable healthcare for all. We serve a diverse patient base, including many who are considered high-risk for breast cancer. For patients like Dami Tila-Veliz, whose family history puts her at higher risk, the new technology is a game changer: “I am a high-risk patient for breast cancer. Two of my sisters have had breast cancer, and I also have the same gene. With this new machine, they can clearly see what's going on, and I don’t have to have additional screenings every few months like before.”
Our goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that makes a real difference in people’s lives. We know that the first step to protecting your health is prevention, and our new mammography system empowers us to offer the best possible care.
Take Charge of Your Health Today
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder, we encourage all women over 40 to schedule their mammograms. Early detection is key to effective treatment, and with Nashville General Hospital’s Fujifilm ASPIRE Cristalle 3D system, you can expect a more comfortable, quick, and accurate screening process.
You are at the heart of everything we do, and we are honored to be your partner in health. Schedule your mammogram today by contacting our Women's Health Services team at (615) 341-4968 or visiting our website. Let’s work together to ensure a healthier, longer future for you and your loved ones.
