St. Dominic Health Implements New Infrared Imaging Technology to Improve Cancer Survivorship and Outcomes
June 09, 2025
Jackson, MS - St. Dominic Health, a Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS) hospital, announced its adoption of the InVision Pathology Imaging System, an infrared imaging technology designed to better identify lymph nodes in surgical specimens during cancer treatment. The goal is to better assess the stage of cancer in patients. St. Dominic Health is utilizing the technology for all cancers that involve lymph node analysis as part of the staging process, including breast, colon, small bowel, stomach (gastric), and pancreatic cancers.
“As St. Dominic Health strives to deliver the highest quality cancer care and treatment in our region, we are proud to introduce this innovative technology to our patients improving cancer survivorship and outcomes,” said Teri Dyess, MD, chief medical officer at St. Dominic. “This advancement empowers our clinical team to fulfill St. Dominic Health’s mission of serving the health of our community with the most advanced diagnostics available.”
In a recent study of 104 patients, the InVision Pathology Imaging System was shown to increase lymph node detection in 86.5% of cases and led to staging changes in 3.8% of cases, with no added risk to patients. According to the American Joint Cancer Committee (AJCC), the number of lymph nodes examined is correlated with the survival rate of cancer patients. Traditionally, the standard of care for identifying lymph nodes has been manual palpation which is extremely inconsistent and time-consuming. The InVision technology improves efficiency and minimizes revisiting cases when not enough lymph nodes are found through traditional methods.
“In treating cancer patients, St. Dominic Health seeks to apply every tool at its disposal to improve outcomes,” said Randall Smith, MD, a pathologist at St. Dominic Health. “The InVision imaging technology provides a major advantage in more efficiently and reliably determining the stage of cancer through lymph node analysis, which can make an important difference in a patient’s treatment journey and success.”
About InVision
About InVision InVision was recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 and has been featured by the AARP. The technology was created by Cision Vision, a medical device company developing imaging technologies based on innovations originated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Supported by the National Science Foundation and the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), the company’s platform uses advanced optics and imaging methods adapted from aerospace and defense applications to enhance visualization of anatomical structures in real time – without the use of dyes or contrast agents. For more information about Cision Vision, please visit https://cisionvision.com/invision/.
About St. Dominic Health
St. Dominic Health is a 571-bed tertiary care hospital located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving all of central Mississippi and employing approximately 3,000 team members including nurses, physicians and skilled caregivers. The medical staff of nearly 500 leading physicians and specialists makes St. Dominic Health one of the most comprehensive healthcare providers in Mississippi. St. Dominic Health is more than just a hospital. It is a family of services focused on fulfilling a mission of Christian healing to those in need. These include St. Dominic, the Sister Trinita Community Health Clinic, St. Dominic Medical Associates (physician network), St. Dominic Fitness Center, St. Dominic Health Services Foundation, St. Catherine’s Village and Care-A-Van. Through more than seven decades, St. Dominic Health has remained true to its vision. As a Christian healing community, St. Dominic Health is called to provide quality, compassionate care and an exceptional experience every time. St. Dominic Health is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. Learn more at stdom.com.
About the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhs.org.