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 […]
Preparing for your sinus CT (computed tomography) scan is different from preparing for other types of scans, but if you follow your doctor’s preparation instructions, it will be simple! Follow these instructions so your scan will go smoothly and you can get the care you need. If your doctor has recommended this scan, they are […]
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 mammogram – whether your first or 40th – is stressful and sometimes scary. It is a vulnerable scan, so […]
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 […]
If you are experiencing symptoms of heart disease, your doctor might recommend you get a chest CT scan. A CT (computed tomography) scan is a very common procedure that is the preferred method of diagnosing heart disease. Just because your doctor has referred you for a chest CT does not mean anything is wrong – […]
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 […]
Radiation sounds scary, but medical scans that use radiation are not scary at all – in fact, these scans actually help diagnose and treat hurt, rather than cause it. If your doctor has recommended a CT scan, trust that the benefit of getting the scan outweighs any of the negatives that come with it. CT […]
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 […]
If your doctor has recommended you get a CT scan, you might be wondering why they chose this scan over another popular medical scan: an MRI. There are many misconceptions about the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT (computed tomography) scans that your doctor keeps in mind when recommending a […]