Breast Cancer Screening Using Tomosynthesis in Combination With Digital Mammography

M. Friedewald, Sarah; A. Rafferty, Elizabeth; L. Rose, Stephen; A. Durand, Melissa; Plecha, Donna; S. Greenberg, Julianne; K. Hayes, Mary; S. Copit, Debra; L. Carlson, Kara; Cink, Thomas; D. Barke, Lora; N. Greer, Linda; P. Miller, Dave; F. Conant, Emily

doi:10.1001/jama.2014.6095

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Breast Cancer Screening Using Tomosynthesis in Combination With Digital Mammography

Published in JAMA • Jun 24, 2014

Authors:

Sarah M. Friedewald

Elizabeth A. Rafferty

Stephen L. Rose

Abstract

IMPORTANCE: Mammography plays a key role in early breast cancer detection. Single-institution studies have shown that adding tomosynthesis to mammography increases cancer detection and reduces false-positive results. OBJECTIVE: To determine if mammography combined with tomosynthesis is associated wi...

Subject

Tomosynthesis

Medicine

Mammography

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