A mammogram uses a low-dose X-ray to take a digital image of the breast while it is compressed.
3D mammography is advanced technology that creates multiple thin images of the breast. These thin slices allow our radiologists to view the breast tissue more clearly and identify abnormalities more accurately.
3D mammography is especially recommended for women with dense breast tissue, which can obscure suspicious abnormalities. However, the enhanced precision of 3D mammography is beneficial to all patients, regardless of density.
3D mammography finds more invasive cancers and reduces unnecessary callbacks. It also:
- Detects 41% more invasive cancers than traditional mammography
- Reduces false positives by up to 40%
- Decreases the number of patients called back for additional imaging by 15%
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