Is there a 3D mammogram in Philippines? Is it the same as the digital mammogram
I would like to have a check up for breast cancer. Would anyone know if 3D mammogram is available in Philippines?
If not is it available in other near asian countries like Hongkong, taiwan, australia?
If so how much does it usually cost to have this proceedure?
Sorry, I don't believe any of us could answer those questions. The only help I can give is that I know Australia is very current on breast cancer treatment and its accompanying technology... Good luck. PJH
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I could not find any info for this type of procedure in the Philippines. The only thing I could find was a hospital called St. Lukes in Manila that offers mammograms. I would suggest contacting the hospital and ask them if it is a service they offer, or if they know of anyplace that does it.
Best of luck to you and sorry I couldn't give you more info!
Angi
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I'm sorry, I spoke too soon. I found this "Cebu Doctor's Hospital" that has a Center for Women.
According to their site they offer world class mammograms and have state of the art equipment. Possibly they can help you furthermore.
Angi
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Thank you for your quick reply.
I've checked the cebu hospital their mammogram machine is "Siemens (Mammomat 3000)" Is this a 3D mammogram?
Where do you know 3D mammogram is offered now? Is it offered in United States? which state?
Any help would be great!
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Sorry but I am not a doctor, nor am I well versed in radiology equipment - so to be honest I don't know the difference or where it is offered. I found very little info on the procedure as it is so relatively new. I did find that Massachusetts General Hospital did a clinical trial.
I would suggest contacting the many breast cancer organizations out there to see if one can help you find the procedure in your area and get you the info you need.
American Cancer Society visit site or call 1-800-ACS-2345
National Cancer Institute visit site or call 1-800-4-CANCER
Susan G. Komen for the Cure visit site or call 800-IM-AWARE (800-462-9273).
Y-Me National Breast Cancer OrganizationTM visit site or call 1-800-221-2141
The American Breast Cancer Foundation's visit site or call 877-Key-2-Life (877-539-2543).
I know you're outside the US, but still they might offer some help as to where to turn for info or where to find the 3D mammogram. Sorry I couldn't be of better assistance!
Angi
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Thank you very much for your help Angi! I'll try to contact all the organization and hopefully can get their answers. :D
Warm Thanks!
Cheers!
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I am not a woman, but i am searching also the same for my wife and i found that Medical City in Ortigas near Meralco have this. But not sure if how much. Just call the hospital.
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Hi Jolis, I've called medical city but they only got digital mammography which has slight compression and have lesser pain but unlike 3D mammogram. But thank you very much for replying. Its much appreciated. :D
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Hi, The Medical City in Ortigas, Pasig City Philippines has one. I recently had my mammography done there. It costs about P2500.00 ($50+) more or less. You can call +632 6356789 for more information.
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please check out st. luke's medical center in quezon city, medical city in pasig city and cardinal santos medical center in san juan. all of these hospitals have equipment used for digital mammography.
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Thanks all for your reply and concern. I've checked them and they have digital mammography. Both in medical city and st lukes. But I'm looking for the 3D mammogram I saw in BBC. Link below:
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/video-36605-49.html
Let me know if there's any update.
Thanks!
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