What is SonoCine?

An investigational, computer-guided ultrasound whole-breast cancer detection process currently undergoing a multi-center trial to determine if this method of breast screening by ultrasound can discover breast cancers not found by screening mammography or physical examination.

What’s the difference between SonoCine and Traditional Ultrasound?

Current method breast ultrasound:

•  Hand held ultrasound

•  Focused exam only (palpable lump or mass found by mammogram)

•  American College of Radiology ACR does not support using this method to screen the entire breast

SonoCine Method

• Semi-automated
• Can image entire breast to include axilla
• Scans in rows, one breast 5-10 rows each row 200-300 images
• Study provides 2,000 – 6,000 images in total
• Images are burned onto a CD and reviewed by a radiologist on a workstation that has 3D software

SonoCine Facts

SonoCine will not replace a mammogram

Mammogram less sensitive for women with dense breasts

Ultrasound can see through dense breasts

SonoCine clinical trial is to prove effectiveness in finding breast cancers

SonoCine currently finds a breast cancer 1 in 2-300 cases that was NOT FOUND on the mammogram

SonoCine Candidates

Dense breast tissue

Family history of breast cancer

Personal history of breast cancer

Previous biopsy of high risk lesion

Augmentation

Lumpy breasts

Pregnant/nursing with breast problems

SonoCine Clinical Trials

SonoCine 1 st study group: mammogram and

SonoCine done within 1 month

SonoCine 2nd study group: SonoCine done 5-7 months from mammogram SonoCine cost: $50.00

SonoCine method is not covered by insurance

If interested please click and complete following questionnaire:

SonoCine Screening Questionnaire