Discover a Better Way to Screen for Breast Cancer
Reimagine In-Office Breast Cancer Imaging
SOFIA is an innovative, FDA-approved ultrasound screening technology specifically designed for early detection of cancer in dense breast patients.
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Revolutionizing 3D Breast Ultrasound with SOFIA
SOFIA combines speed, accuracy, and patient comfort in one seamless 3D breast ultrasound system for earlier detection of cancer for all patients, including those with mammographically dense breasts. Discover why more OBGYN practices are expanding their in-office breast imaging capabilities with SOFIA:
Is Mammography Putting Your Current Patients at Risk?
Dense breast tissue obscures early stage cancer on a mammogram, leading to a 50% missed diagnosis rate in comparison to 3D ABUS.2
Research shows that women with mammographically dense breasts (about 40% of the patient population3) are at higher risk of developing breast cancer - up to 6x more likely than other patients. While mammography is well-known as the first line of defense for breast health screening, it’s significantly less sensitive in patients with dense breasts.
Mammography Sensitivity Comparison4:
Dense breast tissue and cancer both present as white on mammograms, hiding small or early-stage cancers. As a result, mammography’s sensitivity and ability to detect cancer is significantly reduced for dense breast patients
Early cancer detection rates are significantly increased with supplemental 3D Ultrasound like SOFIA. Find out how your patients and practice can benefit:
Comparing Mammography Alone vs. 3D Breast Ultrasound for Cancer Detection
“Integrating full-field digital mammography (FFDM) with 3D prone ABUS in women with high breast density increases and improves breast cancer detection rates in a significant manner, including small and invasive cancers, and it has a tolerable impact on recall rate. Moreover, 3D prone ABUS performance results are comparable with the performance results of the supine 3D ABUS system.1”
Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2021
Second-Generation 3D Automated Breast Ultrasonography (Prone ABUS) for Dense Breast Cancer Screening Integrated to Mammography: Effectiveness, Performance and Detection Rates
Mammography vs. ABUS
In a 2021 clinical study, 3D breast ultrasound identified cancer at twice the rate of mammogram only for dense breast patients.1
SOFIA 3D ABUS
SOFIA’s unique scanning cone is recessed into its comfortable scan bed and houses Hitachi’s extra-long linear probe. The patient lies in the prone position placing her breast with the nipple in the center. In just a single 30-second radial sweep, a 3D volume dataset is collected of the entire breast.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, SOFIA typically can be installed in an exam room without any modifications, and the room can still be used for regular exams.
SOFIA can be installed in the morning, and that afternoon, your fully trained staff can be seeing patients and performing exams.
Most facilities have their existing mammographers or sonographers perform the SOFIA Breast exams.
The SOFIA Breast ultrasound exams can be read by your local radiologist, or we can connect you with a fellowship-trained breast radiologist.
The sensitivity and specificity of mammography are reduced in dense breast patients, which can lead to missed cancers.
Most facilities schedule SOFIA exams for a 15-20 minute appointment slot. This includes time for patient Q/A, data entry, positioning, and prep for the next exam.
Over 35 states have laws specifically related to healthcare coverage for SOFIA breast ultrasound exams. In addition, some states have passed additional legislation eliminating co-pays and deductibles, thereby removing patient out-of-pocket costs. For state-by-state details, visit the interactive insurance map on DenseBreast-info.org.
Just a small amount of warm ultrasound lotion and sanitizing wipes for between patients. Some facilities also enhance the patient's experience by providing a warm face towel and spa robe.
