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    The document discusses issues with the current mammogram process from patient perspectives, including pain from breast compression, lack of privacy, and discomfort. It notes that explanations are appreciated but not always provided, and imaging can be inaccurate at times requiring multiple tries. A proposed alternative called BreastPlate uses near-infrared optical imaging instead of compression plates to provide accurate results without pain or embarrassment. It would allow autonomous scanning without a technician for increased privacy and comfort. Overall the current mammogram process ignores patient pain, privacy and time whereas the proposed alternative aims to improve outcomes and the patient experience.

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    The document discusses issues with the current mammogram process from patient perspectives, including pain from breast compression, lack of privacy, and discomfort. It notes that explanations are appreciated but not always provided, and imaging can be inaccurate at times requiring multiple tries. A proposed alternative called BreastPlate uses near-infrared optical imaging instead of compression plates to provide accurate results without pain or embarrassment. It would allow autonomous scanning without a technician for increased privacy and comfort. Overall the current mammogram process ignores patient pain, privacy and time whereas the proposed alternative aims to improve outcomes and the patient experience.

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    The document discusses issues with the current mammogram process from patient perspectives, including pain from breast compression, lack of privacy, and discomfort. It notes that explanations are appreciated but not always provided, and imaging can be inaccurate at times requiring multiple tries. A proposed alternative called BreastPlate uses near-infrared optical imaging instead of compression plates to provide accurate results without pain or embarrassment. It would allow autonomous scanning without a technician for increased privacy and comfort. Overall the current mammogram process ignores patient pain, privacy and time whereas the proposed alternative aims to improve outcomes and the patient experience.

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    Redesigning the Mammogram “I push through whatever pain the doctor is going to put

    me through because I don’t know what the mortician


    will do.”
    “The pressure is horrible and the fact that they grab
    your breast and throw it on that cold plate like a piece “The (first) technician explained what she would do…The
    of meat … I am glad to have one to make sure I am ok. I other (technician) didn't say anything and was quite
    am very shy so taking off my shirt and having someone stand-offish, which made it awkward and
    touch it and squeeze it just very awkward.” uncomfortable.“

    “Explanations are always wonderful. Also, being asked “The plates are too cold. If you are short you have to stand
    if you want the doctor to read the X-ray while you on your tippy toes to ensure you are as close to the chest
    wait.” wall as possible, then they angle you to the side as you are
    pancaked and try to squeeze as close to the axilla muscles
    “My fear is its gong to squeeze too hard so I have as possible. “
    avoided it for a couple years which I shouldn’t.”
    “I have always said “this is the 21st century. Why are we
    “The breast exposure, grabbing of your breast to put it still doing breast exams like this?!” This last one hurt
    on the plate... The fact the you must hold your breath terribly bad. I actually got a questionnaire asking if my skin
    while you are in pain…If they don't get a good image, ripped. People have ripped skin afterwards?? Why??
    they have to redo...Later get a letter stating that they Honestly, I’m more comfortable getting an gynecological
    could not check for anything because breast tissue is exam. I think because the breast exam lady is right in my
    too thick.” face the whole time. “
    Déja Robinson
    Compression mammography is limiting patient outcome by ignoring a
    patient’s pain, privacy, and time.

    Exposed placement and Only 50% get a Imaging Accuracy is


    compression between plates mammogram less than desired

    10%
    FPR
    42 Million American Women 1
    BreastPlate Because even the toughest
    warriors need protection
    Accurate diagnosis and location with medical imaging assist surgeons
    with procedures: Dr. Doyle

    • Near-Infared Optical Mammography -> NO PAIN, NO ANXEITY


    • Inflatable membrane -> NO UNCOMFROTABLE ADJUSTMENTS
    • Dawned without technician assistance -> NO EMBARESSMENT

    2
    Near-Infared Optical Mammography offers a lot of benefits for patients
    BreastPlate
    Mammogram DBT MRI Ultrasound CT KBCT Thermography
    (Optical Mammography)

    No Compression x x YES YES YES YES YES YES

    Low Dose YES YES YES YES x YES YES YES

    Not Claustrophobic YES YES x YES x YES YES YES

    Low FPR x x x YES YES YES - YES

    Accessibility Considerate x x YES YES YES x YES YES

    Displays Tissue Changes YES YES YES YES YES YES x YES

    Privacy Considerate x x YES x YES YES YES YES

    3
    Thanks for listening!

    If you’d like to
    know more visit
    a website I
    created as an
    introduction to
    this topic

    Citations: US Population by Age and Gender, Statista; 2018


    American Cancer Society, 2018
    Koning Technology, 2020
    Fantini S, Sassaroli A, 2012

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