Women 40 years of age and older should begin their annual mammograms to help detect breast cancer. What you may not know is that there is advanced technology available to help get you more accurate screening, 3D mammography.
What is 3D Mammography?
It is an FDA-approved advanced technology that takes multiple images of breast tissue so that it may recreate a 3-dimensional picture of the breast. 3D mammography differs from traditional mammography in that traditional mammography takes only a single 2-dimensional image in each plane.
Who should get a 3D mammogram?
Anyone who needs breast screening should consider a 3D mammogram. Specifically, it can provide a much clearer picture for women with dense breast tissue. 3D mammography increases the chance for early detection of breast cancer, and in turn, early diagnosis improves chances of survival.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you are nearing your annual breast screening to see if a 3D mammogram is the best option for you.