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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) is now the predominant mode of breast cancer screening in 41.8% of hospital referral regions. DBT is an advanced form of mammography that uses low-dose x-rays to detect cancer early. This technology seems to have lower recall rates and higher cancer-detection rates than a standard two-dimensional mammography. However, some of these machines have higher radiation doses.  Not all hospital regions have this technology available. The technology is

Connie Frameli has had breast cancer twice. The first time was 19 years ago. She was treated with medication, chemo and radiation. When discussing her second diagnosis, an Allegany Health Network oncologist told her about a new treatment, which includes implanting special seeds. These "seeds" are radioactive pellets that are implanted near the tumor after the lump has been removed. They gradually release radioactivity over a few weeks to the targeted area. The pellets eventually become inactive,