Patented Power Protection
Like it or not, plugging into a building or running from a power generator can cause problems. Not with LifeLine Mobile! Our patented Power Protection System eliminates clumsy, expensive heat-belching UPS systems for a virtually maintenance-free system that protects you, your employees, and your mammography devices. (This product is covered by U.S. Patent No. 10,751,231.)
According to a study, women in rural communities are the largest proportion of those diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at 4.94 percent. Whereas 4.36 percent of women from small urban areas were diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and 4.24 percent of those in larger urban communities. The percentage differences are small but statistically significant regarding regional population levels. Most women with a positive diagnosis had moderately differentiated breast cancer. In contrast, rural women were diagnosed with the largest proportion of poorly differentiated/undifferentiated breast cancer, a more aggressive cancer that tends to grow and spread faster.
In addition, the proportion of women in small and large urban groups have a higher probability of Luminal A (HR+/HER2−) cancers than rural women. Luminal A (HR+/HER2−) cancers tend to be more responsive to hormone therapy and other treatments and are often associated with favorable prognosis. This suggests that women in rural communities are in a higher risk category due to inaccessibility and understanding of the need for obtaining regular screenings.
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, mammography screenings are considered to be effective at detecting early-stage breast cancer. It reduces the level of mortality among women in the average risk range of 40 to 69 years old. Several clinical trials have shown that mammography screenings can reduce breast cancer mortality by 20 to 35 percent for this age group.
Breast Cancer Screening, Incidence, and Death Rates by State
| States with Highest Screening Rates | States with Highest Incidence Rates | States with Highest Death Rates | |||
| 1 | Hawaii | 1 | Rhode Island | 1 | Mississippi |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 2 | New Hampshire | 2 | Oklahoma |
| 3 | Louisiana | 3 | Connecticut | 3 | Louisiana |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 4 | Hawaii | 4 | Nevada |
| 5 | Connecticut | 5 | New Jersey | 5 | Tennessee |
| 6 | North Dakota | 6 | North Carolina | 6 | Kentucky |
| 7 | South Dakota | 7 | Massachusetts | 7 | South Carolina |
| 8 | Maine | 8 | Montana | 8 | West Virginia |
| 9 | New York | 9 | Delaware | 9 | Ohio |
| 10 | Virginia | 10 | New York | 10 | Maryland |
Of the top ten states with the highest screening rates, only five have high incidence rates, and just one, Louisiana, is in the highest death rate category. For instance, Rhode Island may have the highest incident rate, but it’s fourth in screenings and does not fall into the top ten of death rates. This indicates that screenings save lives, and as those in the high-risk category tend to live in rural communities, mobile mammography units are the front lines of breast cancer care.
“LifeLine Mobile’s Patented Power Protection System” in Mammography
Many mobile mammography units are reconditioned buses, RVs, or small straight trucks.
Yet at LifeLine Mobile, mammography units are constructed of commercial-grade straight trucks up to 45 feet long or semi-trailers with 35 to 250 percent more square footage. Each has an understructure of 4-inch steel I-beam cross members supporting the undercarriage’s full length to protect the vital onboard mammography machine and other equipment. All are supplied with LifeLine’s patented power conditioning device that smooths incoming power from a nearby building or an on board generator in order to separate artificial readings for higher accuracy. With our “Power Protection System“, we stand behind more than just a slogan. Our mission is to allow you to travel to urban and remote areas using state-of-the-art imaging equipment and techniques that detect breast cancer early with regular screenings. With the ability to discreetly visit patients where they live and work, you can provide preventative measures against the disease by enabling early detection.
LifeLine’s mobile mammography clinics incorporate equipment that minimizes the patient’s radiation exposure by incorporating optimized techniques and quality measures. This maximizes the procedure’s benefits while minimizing risks.
Because breast tissue is relatively sensitive to some adverse radiation effects, mammography screenings should focus on patient dose management and risk reduction. The breast comprises soft tissue (no air or bones) and has very low natural contrast. Mammograms require higher radiation exposure than other radiographic procedures to produce visible images that distinguish between normal breast anatomy and signs of disease.
Unlike denser tissues like bone, which require less radiation to visualize properly, the higher radiation dose for mammograms produces a clear image of subtle abnormalities within the breast.
In LifeLine’s approach to mobile mammography screenings, the “Power Protection System” allows mammography technicians to minimize radiation exposure to the patient while still achieving high-quality images. Techniques such as optimized machine settings, proper shielding, and stringent quality assurance practices limit unnecessary radiation to the breast tissue. These procedures deliver the lowest possible radiation dose, maximizing the benefits and minimizing potential risks.
According to the FDA
Mobile mammography units are vital to healthcare organizations worldwide, as they bring access to screenings for women where they live and work. Mobile units regularly visit prisons, tribal lands, health fairs, corporations, health clinics, retail parking lots, and other locations not equipped to offer mammograms. According to the latest information from the FDA, over 300 mobile mammography units are accredited under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) operating in the United States.
As reported by Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital (OSUCCC – James):
“In addition to self-breast exams, mammograms are one of the most effective, affordable, and convenient ways to detect breast cancer. For most women, scheduling a mammogram has become customary.
But for a segment of the female population — predominantly minority women and those who live in underserved communities — having a mammogram is anything but routine.”
Women in these communities lack access due to limited transportation issues or are uninsured or underinsured. In many cases, culture and language restrict the understanding of the importance of early breast cancer detection. Racial and cultural health disparities are prevalent in areas around the world, even in our own cities and states. Indicative to many areas, a report by Susan G. Komen for the Cure in Columbus, Ohio, found that breast cancer incidence rates in their region were similar between white and African American women. However, death from breast cancer was 41 percent higher for African Americans, likely due to their late-stage diagnosis rates being 22 percent higher.
Mobile Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography)
An Increase in Your Service Offering to Secure the Market
Today’s mobile units provide digital breast tomosynthesis, or 3D Imaging, which is a highly advanced mammogram procedure that is excellent at detecting breast cancer in dense tissue. Using X-rays, 3D tomosynthesis creates multiple images from several angles. This FDA-approved technology uses a series of two-dimensional images to build a three-dimensional image of the breast. Though standard “2D” mammograms are still considered highly reliable procedures for breast cancer screenings, 3D tomosynthesis is identified as providing significant additional benefits. It provides a clearer representation from multiple images of breast tissue to more accurately detect the presence of breast cancer.
Studies have confirmed that 3D mammography is the best mammogram for breast cancer screenings. Women should consider digital breast tomosynthesis from a fixed site or a mobile mammography unit. It releases the same amount of low-dose radiation as a traditional mammogram, representing no greater risk to the patient.
Traditionally, mobile units with 3D tomosynthesis equipment on board utilize higher-voltage electrical power from a generator or a nearby building to power the 3D X-ray equipment. However, LifeLine Mobile offers state-of-the-art 3D mobile units with a unique U.S. patented “Power Protection System. This system enables the mobile health center to travel to various locations offering 3D breast screenings without worrying about their onboard power generator or having excess concerns while using power from a nearby building.
Conclusion
Leading healthcare clients use LifeLine’s mobile mammography units in the U. S. and 24 other countries to provide advances in:
| Compression technique | Quality assurance |
| Early detection | Radiation optimization |
| Patient education | Radiation shielding |
| Optimized imaging parameters |
The “Power Protection System” promotes early detection of breast cancer using careful techniques and quality control practices while minimizing radiation risks in breast cancer prevention.
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