Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

What does the R2 ImageChecker do?

After your mammography exam, your films are scanned and digitized by the R2 ImageChecker computer. It analyses the film and prints a report for the Radiologist, highlighting suspicious areas that may be indicative of cancer. It acts like a second pair of eyes or a spellchecker.

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How can the R2 ImageChecker help me?

Studies show that for every 100 cancers detected, approximately 22 cancers go undetected by the
Radiologist. By utilizing the R2 ImageChecker along with the Radiologist’s regular evaluation, oversight cases were reduced by over 90%.

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Does the R2 ImageChecker help with earlier detection of breast cancer?

Yes. 20-40% of early stage breast cancers go undetected at the time of the screening exam. Studies show that by using the R2 ImageChecker some cancers could have been detected up to 24 months earlier than with conventional means only.

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Does earlier detection help?

Yes. “It is critical to diagnose breast cancer as early as possible when survival rates are highest and treatment costs are lowest”.

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Will my insurance company cover the cost of the R2 ImageChecker procedure?

Medicare and many other insurance companies are currently reimbursing for this procedure, however, due to the newness of this technology not all are at this time. Check with your provider.

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Can I get R2 even if I am not covered by my insurance company?

Yes. R2 is currently available to all patients for a small fee.

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