It’s one of the largest randomized trials of mammography in decades and scientists designed the research to do more than answer that key 3D question.

A 3D mammogram, also known as digital breast tomosynthesis, is a newer breast cancer screening option that experts say is more accurate.

A 2D mammogram offers a two-dimensional picture of the breast, while a 3D mammogram uses multiple low-dose X-ray images from different angles to create a complete picture of the breast.

WASHINGTON — A better mammogram? Increasingly women are asked if they want a 3-D mammogram instead of the regular X-ray — and now U.S. health officials are starting a huge study to tell if the ...

3D mammography can be used for routine screening mammography and may be particularly effective for women with dense breast tissue or those at high risk for developing breast cancer.

It could be the best breast test. Tomosynthesis — commonly called 3D mammography — can detect more invasive, potentially lethal cancers than traditional mammos, and can significantly re… ...

In 3D mammography, the x-ray tube moves in an arc over the compressed breast capturing multiple images of each breast from different angles. These digital images are then reconstructed into three ...

Now, there's an even newer, FDA-approved 3D technology called C-View. C-View is a computerized imaging system that eliminates the need for additional images through 3D mammography.

In the JAMA study, the researchers collected data from more than 454,000 mammograms done at 13 sites; nearly a quarter included both the traditional 2D mammogram as well as an additional 3D image.

Another significant advantage of 3D imaging is the effect this will have on encouraging women in their 40s to get their yearly mammograms.

SEATTLE -- There's a new tool for helping doctors diagnose breast cancer. Called tomosynthesis, it's 3D digital technology that just might be able to catch cancer earlier than ever before. Already ...