CT Scan in Czechia

Screening mammography is a low-dose breast X-ray for women with no symptoms, used to detect breast cancer early — often before it can be felt. It is offered to women aged 45 and over and, in the Czech programme, is covered by public insurance once every two years with a referral. The MEDIAG department at 1. poliklinika Karlovy Vary is an accredited screening site that has run the programme here since July 2003 and has completed more than 150,000 screening exams. Imaging uses the same GE Senographe Pristina with 3D tomosynthesis and DUETA patient-assisted compression. Around 80% of screens give a final answer from the mammogram alone; the remaining cases are recalled for supplementary work-up such as extra views, ultrasound or biopsy — all available on site.