Bedford, Mass., -- Hologic, Inc. (Hologic or the Company) (NASDAQ: HOLX), a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics products, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, will bring its, "3D Technology: A More Accurate Mammogram " mobile coach tour to the National Consortium of Breast Center's (NCBC) 23rd Annual National Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada March 23-27, 2013.

"The "A More Accurate Mammogram" tour allows us to show another way Hologic 3D mammography systems can be used to provide a great benefit to all women," said Peter Soltani, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Women's Health. "A mobile configuration can significantly expand the reach of this critical screening tool, making it available to women who may not otherwise have access to leading-edge breast imaging services. Clinical studies have shown that Hologic's 3D mammography, combined with conventional 2D imaging, significantly increases the detection of cancer and decreases the need for callbacks. Both of these advances are beneficial for all women, but may be of vital importance to women with limited or difficult access to annual screening mammography."

"The mortality rate from breast cancer in the United States has decreased by 31% since 1990, principally due to the contribution of mammographic screening and improved therapies," said Gary Levine, M.D., Director of Breast Imaging, Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital and a leading authority on 3D mammography. "Despite this, less than 60% of women in the U.S. undergo regular screening. One reason given is the lack of easy access. Mobile mammography addresses this by bringing high quality mammographic screening directly to women, whether in a remote rural setting, retirement village or simply to provide convenience in a corporate environment. The 3D mammography coach on display at the NCBC conference provides a unique opportunity for breast care professionals from all disciplines - radiology, surgery, oncology, nursing, and social work - to see first-hand a new method for bringing the latest mammographic technology - breast tomosynthesis - directly to women."
Hologic is sponsoring a breakfast symposium on the clinical benefits of 3D mammography on Monday, March 25th. The guest speaker, Dr. Stephen Rose, is the President and Founder of Rose Imaging Specialists in Houston, Texas and has used 3D mammography extensively in his practice.

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