1st Facility in Westchester area to offer 3D Mammography
At Rye Radiology, be confident with the most advanced mammographic exam in the industry. Rye Radiology was the first facility in the greater Westchester County area to offer the breakthrough, FDA-approved 3D mammography machine, also known as breast tomosynthesis. 3D digital imaging only takes 10 seconds and finds 40% more invasive breast cancers than traditional 2D mammography alone (with fewer false positives) using about the same amount of x-ray exposure as a traditional mammogram.
3D digital mammograms, a groundbreaking technology, take exceptionally sharp, thin section digital images of the breast at three different angles – up and down, left to right and layer-by-layer – providing our doctors with highly detailed information.
The 3 dimensional image set means that it is more difficult for cancer to hide behind overlapping tissue and less chance our doctors will need a second look, meaning less x-ray exposure overall.
Research has shown that despite its ability to reduce breast cancer mortality, screening mammography is an imperfect tool that can miss breast cancer in some women, particularly those with dense breasts. Recent studies have shown that screening breast ultrasound is capable of detecting some cancers that are undetected by mammography and physical examination. Screening ultrasound should only be contemplated as a supplement to and not a replacement for mammography. If your doctor has told you that you have dense breasts, a screening ultrasound may be ordered to supplement the mammography.
On the day of your exam
On the day of your exam do not wear any powder or deodorant. If this is your first mammography with us, if possible, please bring your prior mammograms to the appointment. We schedule mammography exams 7 – 10 days from the first day of your menstrual cycle. Please call us the first day of your cycle and we will be happy to schedule your exam. If you have a concern or need an appointment immediately we will accommodate you.
Your results will be provided on the day of your exam.
If your breasts are tender you may take 200 mg of Motrin/Ibuprofen eight hours before and then again one hour before your scheduled exam. (If you have a history of aspirin or Motrin allergy, do not take any medication).
Tomosynthesis is one more tool to make early detection even earlier. Watch our video to learn about how 3D Digital Mammography can help in the detection of breast cancers.