New breast cancer detection technology, such as a 3D mammogram test, which is now available at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road in Happy Valley, has improved diagnostic precision and accuracy – helping to uncover early signs of the disease – and reduced discomfort for patients. Photo: Frank Freeman New breast cancer detection technology, such as a 3D mammogram test, which is now available at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road in Happy Valley, has improved diagnostic precision and accuracy – helping to uncover early signs of the disease – and reduced discomfort for patients. Photo: Frank Freeman
New breast cancer detection technology, such as a 3D mammogram test, which is now available at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road in Happy Valley, has improved diagnostic precision and accuracy – helping to uncover early signs of the disease – and reduced discomfort for patients. Photo: Frank Freeman
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How improved 3D breast cancer test can save lives through early diagnosis among Hong Kong patients

  • More precise 3D mammograms, which have led to greater detection accuracy, now available at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road in Happy Valley
  • Hospital also offers enhanced physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques to help patients tackle side effects such as lymphedema, with swelling to body tissues

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Laura Ho

Updated: 10:43am, 27 Nov, 2019

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New breast cancer detection technology, such as a 3D mammogram test, which is now available at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road in Happy Valley, has improved diagnostic precision and accuracy – helping to uncover early signs of the disease – and reduced discomfort for patients. Photo: Frank Freeman New breast cancer detection technology, such as a 3D mammogram test, which is now available at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road in Happy Valley, has improved diagnostic precision and accuracy – helping to uncover early signs of the disease – and reduced discomfort for patients. Photo: Frank Freeman
New breast cancer detection technology, such as a 3D mammogram test, which is now available at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road in Happy Valley, has improved diagnostic precision and accuracy – helping to uncover early signs of the disease – and reduced discomfort for patients. Photo: Frank Freeman
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