Fighting Breast Cancer, 3D Mammography Technology Helps Early Detection Faster And Comfortable

Breast cancer innovation. (Yesica / VOI)

JAKARTA - Breast cancer is currently still one of the highest causes of death in women, both globally and in Indonesia.

Based on the 2022 Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), there were 66,271 new cases of breast cancer, 16.2 percent of all cancer cases in Indonesia, and ranked first in the number of new cases.

Not only that, breast cancer is also the most common cancer among women in Indonesia. This covers about 19 percent of all cancer cases, with more than 70 thousand new diagnostics every year.

With this high number of cases, fast and precise breast cancer treatment is very necessary. The recovery of this disease can increase drastically if detected from an early age.

Therefore, timely and accurate screening is crucial. One of the examinations or detection of abnormalities in the breast such as cancer is with a mammography, namely an X-ray scanning test.

Mammography is no opponent. Mammography anywhere is still the standard for breast cancer screening, so there are no other means to replace it. That's why screening is always highly recommended," Head of the MRCC Radiology Department, dr. Nina ISH Supit, Sp.Rad PRP (K), during a press conference in the Semanggi area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

As in the MRCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi, which collaborated with Siemens Healthmakers, introduced Mammomat B.brilliant. This is the first time 3D emmographic technology in Indonesia, which allows a breast condition scanning test within 5 seconds without compromising image quality.

With its fast detection capabilities, Mammomat B.brilliant can reduce discomfort in the form of pain due to the breast suppression of the complementary device, so that patients don't need to worry. The image results are also high-resolution 3D and can help the medical team detect abnormalities as small as micro-cavity more precisely and quickly.

'Mammomat B.briliant is not just an increase in technology, this is an affirmation of our commitment to prioritizing the medical experience of our patients, especially for female patients. Take five seconds of your time for a program, because those five seconds can save your life," said MRCC CEO Siloam Hospitals Semanggi, dr. Edy Gunawan, MARS.

Doctor Nina also emphasized that using the tool for breast health screening does not cause pain and comfort when used. So, women are asked not to be afraid to do screening, in order to prevent late detection in the event of breast cancer which can cause difficulty in the treatment process.

"This is very, very comfortable. It hurts so it doesn't exist anymore, because with the technological advances the tool is made so comfortable," concluded Doctor Nina.