Tomosynthesis (3-D mammography) Improves Breast Cancer Screening

Tomosynthesis, also known as 3-D mammography, improves the ability to detect breast cancer and reduces the number of unnecessary call-backs of patient. Brett Parkinson, MD, imaging director for Intermountain Healthcare and medical director of the Intermountain Medical Center Breast Care Center, spoke with Sally Friedewald, MD, with Northwestern University, discussed the impact tomosynthesis has in saving lives from breast cancer.