{"id":517,"date":"2024-04-09T21:29:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T21:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52.43.26.27\/?page_id=517"},"modified":"2025-11-03T09:37:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:37:36","slug":"mammography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.salemradiology.com\/?page_id=517","title":{"rendered":"3D Mammography"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"517\" class=\"elementor elementor-517\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3ccc14 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f3ccc14\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f36cac2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f36cac2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee155fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee155fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>3D\u00a0Mammography<\/strong><\/h1><div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">A\u00a0mammogram is a low dose x-ray of the breasts. Here at Salem Radiology, we use 3D\u00a0mammography, also known as tomosynthesis. <strong>3D\u00a0mammography<\/strong> is an advancement in breast imaging that is a more accurate procedure in the fight against breast cancer.<\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">Extensive research published by imaging researchers established 3D as superior to conventional 2D\u00a0mammography. This has been confirmed in the Journal of<strong> the American Medical Association (JAMA)<\/strong> which supports the clinical superiority of 3D technology.<\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">\u00a0<\/div><h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><strong>The benefits of 3D\u00a0mammography include:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">Detection of breast cancers 15 months earlier than conventional 2D mammography<\/li><li class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">Callback exams to obtain additional views are reduced by 40%<\/li><li class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">Identifies 41% more invasive cancers than conventional mammography alone.<\/li><\/ul><div data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">\u00a0<\/div><h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><strong>What to expect:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><strong>How to prepare:<\/strong> For the day of your exam, please do not wear any powder or deodorant on the breast or underarms. These can mimic abnormalities on mammography. For your convenience, please wear a two \u2013 piece outfit to your appointment. When you arrive, you will be asked to remove all clothing from the waist up and put on a gown that opens to the front.<\/li><li class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><strong>What it\u2019s like:<\/strong> You stand in place and a trained technologist will place one breast at a time on the machine platform. Your tech will then use an acrylic plate to apply pressure to your breast for a short period of time. This is called compression and helps the machine take a better images.<\/li><\/ul><div data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">At <strong>SRC<\/strong>, we take pride in performing\u00a0mammograms in a caring and gentle manner. While compression can be uncomfortable, your imaging professional will do their best to work quickly and keep you as comfortable as possible. You can expect your visit to last about <strong>20-30 minutes.<\/strong><\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">\u00a0<\/div><h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><strong>Results:<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">One of our<strong> board-certified radiologists<\/strong> will review your images and send a report to your referring physician. We will notify you as well.<\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">If an abnormality is seen on your imaging, we will contact you to schedule any additional tests you might need as soon as possible.<\/div><div data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">\u00a0<\/div><h3 class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><strong>When to start getting mammograms:<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">Salem Radiology recommends annual screening\u00a0mammograms starting at age 40. You may start earlier if you are at higher risk or have other health factors. 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