If it's been a while since your last mammogram, ask your doctor about a new procedure called a 3D mammogram – this can help ensure your next screening is more effective, accurate, and comfortable.

3D Mammograms with C-View -- Research Summary BACKGROUND: Mammograms are X-ray pictures of the breast tissue that is used to identify breast cancer or cysts in women.

The 3D breast mammography procedure—also known as digital breast tomosynthesis—captures three-dimensional imaging of the breast to detect cancer in those who show no symptoms.

What happens in the procedure? The 3D mammogram units at Cayuga Health look like conventional 2D units. An arm on the top of the machine has a tube that produces the x-rays.

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MDMedically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD There are pros and cons to 3D mammograms used for breast cancer screening when compared to traditional 2D ...

Digital breast tomosynthesis, also called 3D mammograms, use a moving X-ray source (similar to a CT scan) and a digital detector to create 3D images. Many studies have shown that these increase breast ...

Digital breast tomosynthesis, also called 3D mammograms, use a moving X-ray source (similar to a CT scan) and a digital detector to create 3D images. Many studies have shown that these increase ...

The 3D mammogram, by contrast, grabs multiple images from a variety of angles. A computer program then combines them into a single image that offers 3D depth and great detail.

However, Medicare doesn't consider 3D mammograms to be "primary" procedures. So you may have to get a 2D mammogram first, and you might have to pay for 20% of the 3D mammogram, even if it's a ...