GIVING WITH A FOCUS

"One in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime," says Themarge Small, MD, FACOG, of SVMC OB/GYN. "This technology will help us identify more cancers sooner and speed lifesaving treatment."

When used for breast cancer screening, 3D mammography:

• Increases the number of cancers detected, especially for early and small cancers and those with dense breast tissue

• Provides both standard two-dimensional and new three-dimensional images.

• Fewer false positives and possibly fewer callbacks over time.

With donor support, SVMC will purchase two 3D mammography machines.

SUPPORT NEEDED: $750,000