Do you need a 3D mammogram?

The 3D imaging capability allows more accurate evaluation of breast lesions and enables better differentiation between cancers and overlapping glandular breast tissue. — Photos: 123rf.com

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide.

Early detection has shown to be associated with reduced breast cancer morbidity and mortality. Mammography is a screening and diagnostic tool designed for early breast cancer detection and is considered the gold standard, as it can help to detect breast cancer even before the tumour can be felt in a normal breast examination.