With over 56,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed annually in the UK, the speed and accuracy of this system are crucial for effective detection.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has launched the UK's first MAMMOMAT B.brilliant mammography system from Siemens Healthineers, significantly enhancing breast imaging services.

Accredited by the NHS Breast Screening Programme, this advanced system will aid in the hospital's fight against breast cancer, serving over 100,000 women in Southampton and South Hampshire.

The MAMMOMAT B.brilliant boasts a quick scan time that allows for high-resolution 3D images, crucial for the accurate detection of abnormalities and microcalcifications.

Incorporating innovative technologies such as PlatinumTomo and Premia AI reconstruction, the system enhances image quality and eliminates motion blur.

Notably, it features the widest tomosynthesis angle and the fastest scan time on the market, completing scans in under five seconds, which significantly enhances patient comfort.

Joanne Barry from Siemens Healthineers emphasized that the system's design minimizes patient anxiety by providing quick and accurate results, essential for early breast cancer diagnosis.

Dr. Ruth Walker, director of breast imaging at UHS, highlighted the system's positive impact on both detection efficiency and patient experience, reinforcing the commitment to accurate and comfortable examinations.

This new technology aims to provide a more comfortable experience for patients while improving the accuracy of breast cancer detection.