{"id":350,"date":"2016-06-29T16:24:34","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T16:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rayusradiology.com\/?p=350"},"modified":"2020-03-04T10:38:31","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T16:38:31","slug":"choosing-the-best-breast-screening-2d-vs-3d-mammogram-tomosynthesis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rayusradiology.com\/blog\/choosing-the-best-breast-screening-2d-vs-3d-mammogram-tomosynthesis\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Best Breast Screening: 2D vs 3D Mammogram\/Tomosynthesis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the best breast screening exam? Most women get an annual mammogram, but new research reported in <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/fullarticle\/2516698\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JAMA<\/a> shows that getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/rayusradiology.com\/services\/breast-imaging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3D mammogram<\/a> (also called tomosynthesis) is actually the most effective screening. 3D helps find breast cancer earlier and it reduces the chances that you\u2019ll be called back needlessly. However, the peace of mind may come at a cost. Some health plans cover 3D mammograms while others require you to pay a small out-of-pocket to get exam. 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