Breast Tomosynthesis or 3D Mammography is new to the world of breast imaging procedures. Like the traditional form of mammography, X-rays are used in 3D mammography to produce clear images of your breast tissue which is done to detect lumps, abnormalities, and other tumors. When you opt for 3D mammography at Radiology Center at Harding your doctors will be able to view a much more detailed images of the breast tissue. The 3D mammography is able to capture several slices of the breast from different angles. The images are then brought together to form a crystal-clear reconstruction in 3D of the breast. The radiologist will be able to go through the slides one at a time. The 3D mammogram makes it really easy for doctors to understand whether or not there is anything at all to worry about.
What are the reasons that you need to get a 3D Mammogram?
3D mammograms are the reason why millions of lives can be saved. Here, are all the reasons why you should book an appointment at Radiology Center at Harding in Morristown, New Jersey. It is something way too important to be put off.
- The chances of death being caused by breast cancer will reduce significantly with the use of 3D Mammogram.
- A woman above the age of 40 years must get yearly mammograms done. The dangers of breast cancer increase with age. 3D mammogram will help your doctors have a better understanding of your current situation.
- You are never too old for a 3D mammogram. Doctors recommend it annually for your overall general health.
- 3D mammogram can detect early signs of cancer which a traditional mammogram often fails to find. Early detection increases survival chances and offers better treatment options to a patient.
- 2D mammograms are often the reason behind anxiety. More than often doctors fail to get a clear reading which means the patient has to go through the trouble going through the mammograms all over again. This doesn't happen in 3D mammograms. Doctors know for sure whether or not there is something to worry about and the patients can finally take a sigh of relief.
- 3D mammograms at Radiology Center at Harding has finally improved the cancer detection rate.
- 3D mammography is the answer that women with thick or dense breast tissues should opt for. They are at high risk of breast cancer and a 3D mammogram will be able to detect any anomaly.
In a traditional mammogram only two images of both the breasts are produced. One being the top to bottom and the other is the side to side view. But, when it is 3D mammogram multiple X-ray images of the breast are produced all from different angles producing a detailed image of the internal breast tissue. This enables the radiologists to view every breast 1 mm slice. It is no longer viewed in full thickness either from the side or the top. Leave behind the chances of false negative or positive with 3D mammogram.
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