3D Mammography
Mosaic Life Care offers Tomosynthesis (3D) Mammography, one of the most advanced breast cancer technologies available today. The new technology is FDA-approved and gives women a choice as to what type of mammogram they have.
What should I expect during my tomosynthesis 3D exam?
The tomosynthesis exam is very similar to having a conventional two-dimensional mammogram. Like a two-dimensional mammogram, the technologist will position you, compress your breast and take images from different angles. There’s no additional compression required with a tomosynthesis exam and it only takes a few seconds longer for each view. The technologist will view the images of your breasts at the computer workstation to ensure quality images have been captured for review. A radiologist will then examine the images and report results to either your physician or directly to you.
Who can have a tomosynthesis 3D exam?
A tomosynthesis exam is approved for all women who would undergo a standard two-dimensional mammogram. Multiple clinical studies show that all women, regardless of breast type or density, benefit from a tomosynthesis exam.
Why choose a tomosynthesis 3D exam?
A tomosynthesis exam detects 41 percent more invasive breast cancers and reduces false positives by up to 40 percent. This means one simple thing: more accuracy. The exam allows doctors to see masses and distortions associated with cancers significantly more clearly than conventional two-dimensional mammography. Instead of viewing all of the complexities of your breast tissue in a flat image, as with conventional two-dimensional mammography, fine details are more visible and no longer hidden by the tissue above or below.
Contact Us
For an appointment in St. Joseph, please call Mammography at (816) 271-1278 or Radiology and Outpatient Imaging at (816) 671-4846.
For an appointment in Maryville, please call (660) 562-7907.
For an appointment in Albany, please call (660) 726-1226.
Doctor referral is required for all inpatient and outpatient procedures except CT heart scores and mammography.
