Automated Breast Ultrasound

Advanced breast cancer screening for women with dense breasts

The Invenia ABUS 2.0 at St. Joseph’s/Candler

The Telfair Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler offers a cutting-edge advancement in breast cancer screening: the Invenia ABUS 2.0 (Automated Breast Ultrasound System). This FDA-approved technology is specifically designed to enhance breast cancer detection for women with dense breast tissue. It works in addition to traditional mammography to improve accuracy and early diagnosis.

Why automated breast ultrasound matters

Breast density is one of the most common risk factors for developing breast cancer, and it can make tumors more difficult to detect with mammography alone. Since both dense tissue and cancer appear white on a mammogram, small abnormalities can sometimes go unnoticed. The Invenia ABUS 2.0 changes that.

With its advanced 3D ultrasound technology, ABUS allows radiologists to examine hundreds of image layers within dense breast tissue, improving the ability to spot cancers that may have been missed. Suspicious masses appear black against the white dense tissue, creating a clearer, more defined contrast for better detection.

How the Invenia ABUS 2.0 improves breast cancer screening

• Increased Cancer Detection – Clinical studies show that ABUS improves cancer detection rates by 35.7% in women with dense breasts who have not had previous breast interventions.
• No Radiation Exposure – Unlike X-rays, ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves, making it a safe, noninvasive screening option.
• More Comfortable & Efficient Exams – The process is quick and comfortable for patients, and radiologists can efficiently review a wider field of view for more thorough screenings.
• Consistent & Reproducible Results – ABUS enhances the accuracy and reliability of ultrasound imaging, ensuring high-quality, detailed scans.

Who should consider automated breast ultrasound?

The American College of Radiology recommends annual mammograms for women over 40, or 10 years before the age a first-degree relative was diagnosed with breast cancer. If you have dense breasts, talk to your doctor or radiologist about whether Automated Breast Ultrasound is a valuable additional step for your breast health.