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3D Mammography and Imaging

3D Mammography (also called digital breast tomosynthesis, or DBT) is an enhanced mammogram technology. It’s performed just like a regular screening mammogram, with the breast in compression, but to capture more images, the X-ray tube moves around the breast in an arc. This allows the radiologist, the doctor interpreting your mammogram, to scroll through the images.

3D mammography has been shown to detect more cancers than a regular screening mammogram and also lowers the chance of being called back after a screening mammogram. This type of mammogram is particularly helpful if you have dense breast tissue, which sometimes makes it harder to detect cancers, or if you’re at higher risk for breast cancer.

While the radiation dose from 3D mammography is slightly higher than that of a standard mammogram, it’s still well within the FDA-approved safe range for annual mammography.

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We’re committed to a team approach for diagnosing and treating breast cancer. To provide you with optimal care, CPMC uses an image archive and communication tool that allows all of the doctors on your care team to view your images when and where they need them.

Our priority is to get you in for the earliest possible appointment. We offer convenient scheduling through our Central Scheduling for Diagnostics service or you can call us directly at (415) 600-2700.

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  • Breast Density and Cancer Screening (PDF)

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CPMC California Campus | 3698 California Street

CPMC California Campus | 3698 California Street

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San Francisco, CA 94118

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CPMC Imaging, Mission Bernal Campus | 3555 Cesar Chavez Street

3555 Cesar Chavez Street

Suite 260

San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 641-6671

CPMC Breast Imaging, California Campus | 3698 California Street

CPMC Breast Imaging, California Campus | 3698 California Street

3698 California Street

1st Floor Room 1810 & 2nd Floor

San Francisco, CA 94118

(415) 600-6474

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