(ARA) – One in eight American women will be diagnosed with
breast cancer in their lifetime. However, early detection
coupled with advanced treatment options has cut mortality rates
by a third in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Today, a new
breakthrough technology is poised to provide a dramatic
improvement in breast cancer detection by making mammograms more
detailed and accurate. Catching breast cancer early Studies show
that when breast cancer is detected early the chance for
successful treatment is nearly 100 percent. Mammograms are a
critical component of a successful screening program. In fact,
mammograms can identify an abnormal breast mass up to two years
before it can be detected by touch. It’s for this reason that
the American Cancer Society recommends every woman, every year,
starting at the age of 40, get a mammogram. 3D mammography -
Changing the face of breast cancer screening A new imaging
technology called 3D mammography or breast tomosynthesis is
changing how doctors screen for breast cancer.