Hospital vs Outpatient Imaging Center: Which One’s Right For You?

When a doctor recommends an MRI scan, the first question you'll need to ask yourself is where you want to get your imaging procedure done- a hospital or an outpatient imaging center. Where you decide to go for your procedure is an important decision and can vary from patient to patient. When it comes to an imaging center, we want you to feel as comfortable as possible, but we know it may not be the right decision in your effort to heal. There are various benefits to each so we are here to provide you with the tools to make the best decision.

Sara McFarland2019-11-15T17:57:03+00:00November 14th, 2019|Tags: hospital, hospital vs. outpatient imaging center, imaging center, imaging procedure, Mammogram, MRI, outpatient imaging center, Radiation Oncology, radiology, Women's Imaging|0 Comments

7 Lung Cancer Statistics That Might Surprise You

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This month, let’s discuss the deadly disease of lung cancer and how we can better educate, prevent, and treat this type of cancer. Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers found in both men and women in the U.S. and the world. Despite its prevalence, there’s still a lot that people don’t know about lung cancer. Below, we will share 7 surprising lung cancer statistics.

Lung Cancer is More Common Than You Might Think

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in […]

Lori Brandon2019-11-08T19:27:09+00:00November 8th, 2019|Tags: CT lung cancer screening, how many people have lung cancer, lung cancer, lung cancer screening, lung cancer statistics, rosetta radiology|Comments Off

The 5 Most Commonly Broken Bones

Between playing sports, enjoying outdoor activities, or just being a little more clumsy than the average person, broken bones are unavoidable. With 206 bones in the human body, the odds are most people will break at least one during their lifetime. Not all bones break the same and some are more likely to break than others because of factors such as bone size and the area it’s located. When a bone is put under extra stress, sometimes it can break. Below, we’ll discuss 5 of the most frequently broken bones in the human body.

What are the five most commonly broken […]

Lori Brandon2019-10-31T15:24:34+00:00October 31st, 2019|Tags: most commonly broken bones, rosetta, rosetta radiology, which bones break the most, xray, xray in manhattan, xray near me|Comments Off

Medical Imaging In The NFL

Injuries are common and often unavoidable in the sport of the National Football League. Because keeping players healthy and on the field is the most important thing to keeping the game going, imaging takes center stage on and off the field by diagnosing player injuries faster and with more accuracy than ever. In this article, we’ll discuss medical imaging in the NFL and the important role it plays.

Increased Awareness of Imaging Benefits

Medical imaging plays a crucial role in quickly and accurately diagnosing concussions, a common football head injury that’s gained scrutiny over the past […]

Lori Brandon2019-10-25T15:42:59+00:00October 25th, 2019|Tags: medical imaging in the NFL, NFL radiology, NFL sports injuries, xray in the nfl|Comments Off

Radiation Oncology: Cancers Treated At Rosetta

Radiation therapy is no easy thing to go through, but at the same time, it can also save your life. That is why cancer researchers and radiation oncology teams across the globe strive to find and implement new, better ways to treat and eliminate cancer.

At Rosetta Radiology we do our part as well by applying cutting-edge radiation therapy techniques to treat a wide variety of cancers. Our radiation technology ensures that the emissions you receive are targeted to the tumor specifically.

What […]

Lori Brandon2019-10-18T15:39:10+00:00October 17th, 2019|Tags: cancer treatment in Manhattan, cancers treated at rosetta radiology, Radiation Oncology, rosetta radiology, rosetta radiology cancer treatment|Comments Off

Inspiring Breast Cancer Survival Stories

Breast cancer affects women all across the world. It does not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, or social status. But one thing many woman diagnosed with breast cancer have is their overwhelming will to survive, even with all the odds stacked against them. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are just a couple inspiring ways women beat the odds in the face of breast cancer.

Surviving Breast Cancer As A Single Parent

Being a single parent is difficult enough without also having to fight for your life against breast cancer. Learning you have cancer as […]

Lori Brandon2019-10-11T18:05:56+00:00October 11th, 2019|Tags: Breast Cancer Awareness, breast cancer survival, breast cancer survival stories, Mammogram, mammogram in manhattan, rosetta radiology, surviving breast cancer|Comments Off

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How to Get Involved

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness and education around breast cancer. The mission of Breast Cancer Awareness month is to bring to light assist women (and some men) who are affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support. In this article, we will discuss some common breast cancer statistics and how you can get involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month to make a difference this year.

Breast Cancer Statistics

Besides some skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women in American other than lung cancer. […]

Lori Brandon2019-10-04T16:26:11+00:00October 4th, 2019|Comments Off

Rosetta Radiology Procedure Highlight: What Is A Hysterosonogram

If you are experiencing abnormal menstrual bleeding or pain in your uterus, your doctor may recommend an imaging procedure called a hsyterosonogram to diagnose you. Hysterosonograms are performed very similarly to traditional pelvic exams, with the addition of a transducer to create images. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about hysterosonograms including what they are, what they are used for, how long they take and whether or not they hurt.

What is a hysterosonogram?

A hysterosonogram is a procedure that is used to see and diagnose issues in the inner lining of […]

Lori Brandon2019-09-27T19:02:12+00:00September 27th, 2019|Comments Off

10 Radiology Jokes To Destress Your Week

As radiologists, our profession can be very demanding, stressful, and mentally exhausting, so it makes sense that we tend to ease the tension with a little radiology humor. Here are 10 radiology jokes we cannot help giggling at!

Sara McFarland2019-09-16T20:03:20+00:00September 18th, 2019|Tags: barium test, fluoroscopy exam, medical comics, radiology comics, radiology humor, radiology jokes, radiology puns, what is a cat scan, x-ray humor|0 Comments

What Is Radiation Therapy?

When it comes to treating most types of cancer, radiation therapy is used in more than half of cancer patients as a recommended form of treatment. Radiation therapy can be used on its own or in conjunction with other forms of cancer treatment such as chemotherapy. Below, we will discuss everything you need to know about radiation therapy.

What is radiation therapy?

Radiation therapy is a common form of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells by destroying the DNA. Radiation therapy most often uses X-rays, however other types of energy also […]

Lori Brandon2019-09-13T19:43:35+00:00September 13th, 2019|Comments Off

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Lung Cancer is More Common Than You Might Think

Increased Awareness of Imaging Benefits

Surviving Breast Cancer As A Single Parent

Breast Cancer Statistics

What is radiation therapy?