Why Early Disease Detection is So Important
Early detection of disease is important because it leads to improved cure rates and quality of life. When disease is diagnosed early, less invasive and less radical treatments often are available.
With the imaging technology available at Medical Imaging of Northbrook Court, you may be able to determine your risk of conditions such as cancer, heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis, immediately. This glimpse into your future gives you the information you need to make educated lifestyle choices.
Even if you already have a healthy lifestyle, it doesn't eliminate the risk of diseases that may be genetic. Many diseases can progress for years before symptoms occur and, by then, treatment may be ineffective.
Give yourself the peace of mind that can come from just one office visit. That's all it takes. No need to schedule multiple appointments or wait endless days for test results. Plus, for many patients, screening studies can be performed without a doctor's referral.
You will leave our imaging center with a sense of well-being and empowerment knowing that you made a vital decision in managing your health. |
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Did You Know...
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- Every 33 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies from heart disease and 30% of them have no apparent risk factors Assessment of coronary calcifications is essential in early diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease. With a single breath-hold helical CT scan, we can make a quantitative assessment of the extent of coronary artery calcium (plaque) deposits so you may take steps to prevent or reverse the condition.
- Breast cancer causes an average of 40,000 deaths per year Nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with this malignancy each year. With early detection, cure rates exceed 95%! Early diagnosis also results in less radical surgery and reduces the need for additional therapies.
- Lung cancer is the #1 cause of cancer deaths in men and women Five-year survival is less than 15% in cases discovered on chest X-rays. CT detects early cancers too small to be seen by routine chest evaluations. Survival rates in these patients increase to 80%!
- Colon cancer accounts for nearly 55,000 deaths per year With early detection by colonoscopy, virtual colonography or air colon barium studies, 90% of these deaths can be prevented!
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