Preparing for your yearly mammogram?
Wondering if you’d be better served by having a 3D mammogram instead of relying on traditional mammography techniques?
I recently had a diagnostic 3D mammogram AFTER my traditional mammogram showed 2 problem areas within my left breast. After multiple appointments at different locations — and weeks of worry — I wondered if having 3D breast imaging would have saved a lot of time, money, and stress.
A 3D mammogram is a technique for examining breast tissue that combines the traditional x-ray method with technology that is similar to CT scans.
In 3D mammographs, multiple images of the breasts are obtained by taking “slice” views of the tissue. This gives the radiologist not only a greater number of images to examine — but also provides a more detailed image.
There are many reasons to have a 3D mammogram, so I’ve listed some you should think about:
Read more: Should You Have A 3D Mammogram? I Did & Here’s What I Learned About 3D Breast Imaging