Rolling Oaks Radiology and GE Healthcare Partner to Explore
 Applications for a New Mammogram Technology

One of the first five (5) centers in the United States to offer Contrast Enhanced
Spectral Mammography (CESM), an innovative diagnostic technique
recently approved by the FDA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OXNARD, Calif., July 24, 2012 – Rolling Oaks Radiology, a division of RadNet, Inc., a national market leader providing high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services through a network of 237 fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers, announced it now offers GE Healthcare SenoBrightÔ Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) at their Oxnard location.

CESM uses an injectable contrast agent to analyze blood flow patterns within breast tissue. This provides a contrast-enhanced image of suspicious masses – facilitating the search to localize a lesion. Doctors are able to complement the conventional mammogram image with a CESM image. The CESM technique removes normal tissue signals and identifies potential abnormal tissue, which enhances with the contrast.

Launched in 2011, SenoBright is already in use at 17 major mammography centers in France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Japan.

“An initial suspicious finding on a screening mammogram is a daunting, emotional experience. CESM allows our doctors to provide essential information to women the same day as the procedure – helping to relieve anxiety and quicken efforts to identify potential cancers,” said Dr. Robert Princenthal, president of Rolling Oaks Radiology and director of Women’s Imaging. “Our patients in Ventura County will have a unique opportunity to benefit from the latest technological development within the breast care imaging field.”

Clinical indications for CESM include: When a screening mammogram or ultrasound are inconclusive, in high risk patients with dense breasts, for preoperative planning in known breast cancer, a suspicious palpable finding with negative mammogram or ultrasound and when a patient is unable to have a MRI.

About Rolling Oaks Radiology

For nearly 20 years Rolling Oaks Radiology has been part of the Ventura County community and is now the largest outpatient radiology provider in Ventura County. A complete range of advanced imaging services are available including digital mammography, digital X-ray, nuclear medicine, DEXA for bone density measurement, MRI Ultra High Field (3T), High Field (1.5T) and Open MRI, 64 Slice CT, PET/CT and CESM.

Previously known as Westlake Diagnostic Imaging Medical Group, Rolling Oaks Radiology provides services in seven state-of-the-art locations in Ventura County. Rolling Oaks Radiology has the expertise of 10 board certified diagnostic radiologists who are recognized by the medical community for their leadership, outstanding reputation and high standard of radiology services. 

About RadNet, Inc.

RadNet, Inc. is a national market leader providing high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services through a network of 237 fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers. RadNet's core markets include California, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York. Together with affiliated radiologists, and inclusive of full-time and per diem employees and technicians, RadNet has a total of approximately 6,300 employees. For more information, visit RadNet.com.

CONTACT:

Andrew Ausanka-Crues
PR Manager, RadNet
(805) 451-0931
andrew.crues@RadNet.com