ELKINS — Davis Medical Center is excited to announce their new cutting-edge technology for stereotactic breast biopsy, enhancing capabilities in early breast cancer detection and diagnosis.

“The Pristina Serena 3D / Hologic Brevera is the industry’s best technology for stereotactic breast biopsy,” said Joseph Dibacco, RT (R), Davis Health System Director of Diagnostic Imaging. “We are now able to offer our patients a more accurate, comfortable, and efficient procedure. The patient’s experience with this new machine is unlike anything else we’ve used in the past.”

Stereotactic breast biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses advanced imaging technology to precisely locate and sample suspicious areas in the breast. It is normally recommended when abnormalities are detected on a mammogram that are not palpable or visible with ultrasound.

“As a mammography technologist, I can’t stress enough the importance of getting regular mammograms for early detection of breast cancer. Our 3D mammography catches potential issues before they become more serious. And now having access to the Hologic Brevera Breast Biopsy System, Davis Medical Center is providing the best breast care for women in the region,” said Debra Howell, RT (R) (M).

“Patients are reporting greater comfort during the procedure, and less anxiety during the diagnostic process because results are quicker,” Howell added.

“This new technology improves the precision of our biopsies,” said DMC Radiologist Alex Brown, MD. “Our team is excited to leverage this advanced system to deliver better outcomes for our patients.”

The DMC Breast Center is open Monday through Friday and offers select Saturday hours for working women or women with transportation challenges. Patients generally wait less than 2 weeks for a mammogram appointment and breast biopsies are scheduled within one week.

“It’s understandable that women are anxious when their mammogram detects a suspicious mass or lump,” Howell said. “Timely follow-up care is our priority. We deliver results quickly, bringing greater peace of mind to our patients.”

For more information about mammography or stereotactic breast biopsy at Davis Medical Center, call the Patient Access Center (PAC) at 304-637-3185.