Most women have heard about the importance of getting annual screening mammograms starting at age 40. But many of us may think it makes little difference where we choose to get a mammogram. Aren’t they the same anywhere you go? Not necessarily. For two main reasons: the level of technology and expertise of the chosen […]
Getting a screening mammogram can be hard to fit into your busy schedule. Between balancing your professional and personal life, it may feel like you do not have the time. With ever-changing screening guidelines, the path toward peace of mind can have multiple routes. So, which one should you take? In 2022 alone, 1.9 million […]
3D mammograms and traditional (2D) mammograms are similar scans, and both have benefits and drawbacks. If your doctor recommended you get one type of mammogram over another, trust that they have taken everything into account and picked the best scan for you. 3D mammograms are the latest advancement in women's imaging and make up about […]
Getting a 3D mammogram is the same imaging process as getting a traditional mammogram, except you will receive 2D scans and a 3D digital reconstruction of your breasts. A 3D mammogram offers higher quality and more detailed results compared to a traditional mammogram. If you are a woman over 40, doctors recommend getting an annual […]
Many people are nervous when it comes to getting a mammogram because of the unknowns: what’s the procedure like, what happens if I get abnormal results, and – above all – will it hurt? Getting a 3D mammogram – whether your first or 40th – is stressful and sometimes scary. It is a vulnerable scan, […]
Getting your first mammogram is daunting. There are a lot of unknowns, horror stories, and myths surrounding this procedure, yet it is necessary for your health and well-being. Doctors recommend women start getting an annual mammogram between ages 35 and 40, continuing until their 70s. The American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends a 3D mammogram […]
Doctors recommend women get a mammogram as an annual breast cancer screening starting at age 40. The American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends a 3D mammogram (digital breast tomosynthesis) as your annual scan. A 3D mammogram offers several benefits that are missing from a regular mammogram but has a few drawbacks as well. Keep reading […]
3D mammograms allow doctors to take a closer, more specific look at breast tissue to identify irregularities compared to a traditional mammogram. A 3D mammogram (or digital breast tomosynthesis) is the latest technology for digital breast imaging. It scans the breast from several different angles in order to create a 3D digital image that can […]
Next to skin cancer, Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer faced by women around the globe. In the United States, around 300,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each and every year. Breast cancer in its early stages is highly treatable, which makes early detection of the chronic disease extremely […]
