Jennifer Aguilera-Lassiter, supervisor of the Methodist Hospital | Hill Country Breast Center, displayed the 3D mammography machine, used to detect breast cancers. – Submitted photo
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Methodist’s breast cancer screenings get 3D boost
Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in the United States, accounting for about 30 percent of all new female cancers annually, according to the American Cancer Society. With over 300,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer expected in 2025, early detection is critical to improving outcomes and saving lives.