Type
CT Scan
Duration
20 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Accredited low-dose screening mammography on a GE Senographe Pristina system
- 3D tomosynthesis at no extra radiation dose, read by the screening team
- On-site recall pathway for supplementary views, ultrasound or SVAB biopsy if needed
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.
About this treatment
Screening mammography is a preventive breast X-ray for women who have no symptoms, designed to find breast cancer at an early, more treatable stage — frequently before a lump can be felt. In the Czech national programme it is offered to every woman aged 45 and over whose last preventive mammogram was more than two years ago, and it requires a referral from a GP or gynaecologist. The MEDIAG radiodiagnostics department inside 1. poliklinika Karlovy Vary is…
Good to know
- Eligibility
- Women 45+, every 2 years (insurance), with referral
- Accreditation
- Accredited screening site since 2003 (>150,000 exams)
- Equipment
- GE Senographe Pristina, 3D tomosynthesis
Who is this for?
Asymptomatic women aged 45 and over due for routine breast cancer screening
Preparation required
Avoid deodorant, powder or cream on the breasts and underarms on the day. Bring your referral and any prior breast images for comparison. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
About the clinic
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Clinical team
The Karlovy Vary radiology department is staffed by seven radiologists with long clinical experience in soft-tissue, breast and skeletal imaging, supported by six radiology assistants and three nurses. The team operates an accredited breast-screening site that meets strict technical and personnel criteria and is regularly audited.
Languages: Czech
What clients say
"Kind, accommodating, everything in order."
"Booked by phone with an appointment within two days, pleasant communication, examination without waiting and the report was sent on to my specialist."
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Treatment highlights
- Accredited low-dose screening mammography on a GE Senographe Pristina system
- 3D tomosynthesis at no extra radiation dose, read by the screening team
+1 more item in What's included
Screening mammography is covered by Czech public health insurance once every two years for women aged 45 and over, with a referral from a GP or gynaecologist. A woman who chooses to repeat the screen early (after one year, before she is due) pays for it herself; that self-pay rate is not published and is quoted by phone at +420 353 112 226. By appointment.