What are the benefits of 3-D Mammography? More accurate
detection: By minimizing the impact of overlapping breast
tissue, 3-D mammography can make a tumor easier to see. Seeing a
3-D image has helped doctors find more cancers than with 2-D
images alone. Fewer call backs: The improved accuracy in
diagnosing abnormal structures offered by a 3-D view of the
breast decreased the number of unnecessary callbacks to women
for additional scans and biopsies. Better detection in dense
breasts: Dense breast tissue, often found in younger women, can
cause shadowing due to overlapping tissue and hide cancerous
tumors. 3-D mammography offers multiple angled views, providing
a thorough look at the breast tissue. Safe: The procedure is
performed along with a 2-D mammogram, so there is a minimal
amount of additional radiation. This is still well below the
FDA-regulated limit for mammography.