TOMOSYNTHESIS (3D Breast Imaging)
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women. Early diagnosis plays an important role in the successful treatment of the disease. At this point, a method called tomosynthesis offers an innovative and reliable approach to breast cancer screening.
Current information about tomosynthesis:
More Detailed and Sensitive Images: Tomosynthesis is a method used to obtain more detailed and sensitive images compared with conventional mammography. While a single image is obtained in mammography, in tomosynthesis the breast tissue is scanned layer by layer and detailed images are created in thin slices. This allows cancer lesions to be better visualized and evaluated more accurately.
Fewer False-Positive Results: Tomosynthesis helps reduce false-positive results in mammography. False-positive results are cases in which lesions detected with suspicion of cancer on mammography are later found not to be cancer in subsequent evaluations. The detailed images obtained with tomosynthesis allow lesions to be better characterized and minimize false-positive results.
Less Need for Re-imaging and Invasive Procedures: Tomosynthesis allows lesions with uncertainty to be evaluated more accurately and prevents unnecessary re-imaging and invasive procedures. The images obtained with detailed slices give more information about the size, shape and distribution of lesions. This allows them to be evaluated correctly and prevents unnecessary additional screenings or biopsies.
A Quick and Comfortable Procedure: Tomosynthesis is known as a quick and comfortable procedure. Tomosynthesis, which is usually performed at the same time as mammography, lightens breast compression and is completed in a shorter time. Patients usually feel minimal discomfort and can return to their daily activities immediately after the procedure.
Individual Treatment Planning: Tomosynthesis plays an important role in treatment planning for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. The detailed images obtained help determine the stage of the cancer and understand the nature of the lesion. This enables doctors to offer patients personalized treatment plans and makes the treatment process more effective.
Remember, regular check-ups and breast cancer screening are of great importance for early diagnosis and successful treatment.
