Shimadzu: Launches Elmammo in China: PET device for breast
Shimadzu Corporation:
High-resolution images assist in the early diagnosis of breast cancer.
For breast only: PET device “Elmammo”
Shimadzu Corporation launched the Elmammo breast PET system in China in February to support highly accurate breast cancer testing in China.
Number of people with breast cancer:
The number of people with breast cancer is increasing worldwide.
China: Early detection of cancer
Approximately 300,000 (* 1) women are newly infected with breast cancer annually (Japan: 76,000 * 2)
Recently, many people from China came to Japan for PET cancer screening.
Awareness of the importance of early detection and early treatment of cancer is increasing.
China: PET equipment
PET equipment operating in China is also increasing.
It is expected to be at the same level as Japan by the end of 2020 (Japan: 600 units currently in operation).
“Elmammo”:
“Elmammo” launched in Japan in autumn 2014.
The burden on the subject during the examination is small,
That high-definition PET images can be obtained,
It was well received and filed for approval for sale in China.
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