NOW AVAILABLE AT ARA CEDAR PARK
The SoftVue exam for dense breasts is now available at our Cedar Park location. With a referral from your healthcare provider, please schedule online or call (512) 453-6100 for an appointment.
Who should have the SoftVue exam?
- Patients in breast density categories “C” (heterogeneously dense) and “D” (extremely dense) generally qualify for supplemental dense breast screening insurance coverage if it is recommended by their healthcare provider.
- The only way to determine the density of your breast tissue is to have a screening mammogram – your density will be noted on the report.
- Women who are in the high-risk category for breast cancer (20% or greater) should have a yearly breast MRI in addition to their yearly screening mammogram. Please talk to your healthcare provider about your risk. If you are considered high risk, having a SoftVue exam or handheld ultrasound DOES NOT replace the need for a breast MRI.
- For some quick answers to your questions, please see this SoftVue Exam Q&A.
Please talk to your health care provider about your breast density. If your provider recommends dense breast screening and orders SoftVue at ARA, you will be able to schedule online after the order is submitted. For more information, please call Scheduling at (512) 453-6100.
Your breasts are composed of glandular and fatty tissues
If you have dense breasts, it means your breasts have more glandular tissue than fat, which can’t be felt or seen. The only way to determine breast density is through a mammogram.
At ARA, your mammography report will include information about your breast density, which is a common condition affecting about 50% of women. Statistically, women with heterogeneously dense breasts have a 2 times higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to women with fatty breasts. Women with extremely dense breast have a 4 to 6 times higher risk.
Dense breast can make can obscure cancer and other details on your mammogram. ARA’s new SoftVue technology is designed to enhance your breast screening when performed with your mammogram. This advancement means more detailed imaging and screening process for your peace of mind.
SoftVue™ is an unique and revolutionary 3D whole breast ultrasound tomography system.
SoftVue is FDA approved specifically for dense breast cancer screening. In combination with mammography, SoftVue increases cancer detection by 20%.
SoftVue is a very comfortable exam and takes just a few minutes for each breast. There is no compression of your breast during the exam, and no radiation. Our technicians are trained to be sure the exam is easy and discreet.
A survey of women who have experienced the SoftVue exam shows that more than 95% would recommend it to other women.
50%
OF WOMEN HAVE DENSE BREASTS
95%
OF WOMEN WHO HAVE HAD THE EXAM RECOMMEND IT
20%
SOFTVUE CAN INCREASE CANCER DETECTION BY 20%
The SoftVue™ Scan Experience
Step One
The patient lies on their stomach on the padded table and lowers one breast into the warm water in the imaging chamber.
Step Two
The Sequr™ breast interface gently interacts with the front of the breast to steady, shape, and center it.
Step Three
The scan begins with the ring transducer sending signals to trace and image the entire breast.
Step Four
The patient lifts and places their other breast into the warm water imaging chamber and repeats the process.
