Women aged 50 to 75 are recommended to undergo breast mammograms every two years. However, suspicious findings often lead to unnecessary referrals, sparking unnecessary anxiety.
When something suspicious appears on a mammogram, patients are sent to the hospital for further tests. In three-quarters of these cases, no breast tumor is found—yet the waiting period causes significant worry.
Breakthrough Technology
Radiologists at Maastricht UMC+ have pioneered a new method to more precisely assess breast tumors, minimizing unneeded follow-ups and easing patient concerns.
How CESM Works
Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) involves injecting a contrast medium before imaging. This enhances image clarity and diagnostic accuracy dramatically.
Proven Results
Standard mammograms result in false alarms for 60% of referred women. With CESM, this drops to just 12%.
