How does SonoCine compare with competing technology?
Read about how SonoCine AWBUS compares.
What is the difference between SonoCine AWBUS and Mammography?
SonoCine is an ultrasound technology, uses no x-rays and has no radiation, has no painful compression, and reliably finds 4-10mm breast cancers in all breast tissue types and women with implants. Mammography is an x-ray technology [...]
Who is a good candidate for automated whole breast ultrasound?
Whole breast ultrasound can be used as an adjunct to regular mammograms on any woman to gain a clearer picture of her breast tissue, but the technology was specifically designed for women with dense breast [...]
Who performs the actual exam?
One of our trained ultrasound technologists will guide you through the process and will perform the exam. Click here to learn more about our team.
What age should I start breast cancer screening exams?
New American College of Radiology® (ACR®) breast cancer screening guidelines now call for all women, particularly Black and Ashkenazi Jewish women, to have risk assessment by age 25 to determine if screening earlier than age [...]
Is the exam for women with implants?
Yes, women with implants are good candidates for SonoCine AWBUS. Evidence suggests that suspicious masses can be more difficult to detect with implants much like in dense tissue, and there is no danger of damaging [...]
How long does the exam take?
Plan on being in the exam room for approximately 30 minutes. The examination itself is quick, but time is needed for preparation and removal of the camisole and ultrasound gel at completion of examination.
How much does it cost for a SonoCine scan?
The cost of the examination is $450.
How is SonoCine better than a handheld ultrasound?
The SonoCine system is designed to overcome the inconsistencies that result from handheld scanning. The inherent complexity of hand scanning detracts from the ability to recognize subtle findings of cancer. SonoCine technology robotically scans the [...]
What is breast density?
Breast density is a measure used to describe the proportion of different tissues that make up your breasts. Breast density is not a measure of how your breasts look or feel, but rather how they [...]