What is a 3D Mammogram?
3D mammography (digital breast tomosynthesis) is an advanced screening procedure to identify breast cancer in its earliest stages, when it’s easiest to treat. This technology offers a more detailed view than traditional mammography and can reveal breast tissue abnormalities well before a patient or physician can feel them.
How does 3D mammography work?
An X-ray arm sweeps in a slight arc over the breast, taking multiple breast images in a matter of seconds. These images are used to produce a three-dimensional view of your breast tissue in one-millimeter slices. This allows radiologists greater visibility to see details in breast tissue, help find cancers that may have previously been missed and reduce the chance your doctor will call you back unnecessarily.
All of our 3D exams are powered by C-View software, which minimizes radiation exposure and increases detection of invasive breast cancer. A low dose 3D mammography exam is a choice to protect your body from more than breast cancer.
Patient Experiences
Every day, DRI Greensboro strives to ensure patients have the best possible experience before, during and after their exams and procedures. It shows in patient feedback.
From technologist to physician, everyone at The Breast Center was very kind, compassionate and caring. I feel fortunate that I was led there and was given the very best of care. Their commitment and dedication touched me, so much so that I have embraced their vision by establishing a nonprofit organization called Alight, Inc. for Breast Cancer Survivorship. We will work with The Breast Center to offer encouragement and support to the women in our community who must face the life-altering decisions and challenges associated with this horrific disease. And it all started because I personally received such wonderful, compassionate care.
—Mary Jones, Founder of Alight, Inc. for Breast Cancer Survivorship
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Patient Education
DRI and the Breast Center are committed to quality care, which includes providing accurate information and educational materials to help you understand and make informed decisions about your health.
To prepare for the procedure, a qualified technologist will position your breast on the machine and apply compression from the machine. The compression spreads out the breast tissue to ensure all tissue appears in the mammogram and to avoid hiding potential abnormalities. You should expect to feel pressure from the compression. Women with sensitive breasts may feel discomfort. It is recommended that the exam be scheduled when your breasts are least tender, generally one week after your period. It is best to avoid the week before your period, as breast tissue has increased sensitivity at this point in your cycle.
See below for information on preparing for a mammogram and performing a breast self-exam.
Resources & Forms
Patients scheduled for a 3D mammogram screening can find additional resources about the exam by clicking on the video below or reviewing the FAQs.
Scheduling
You can now schedule your screening mammogram by going to https://mychart.conehealth.com