3D Mammogram

At Pembroke Pink Imaging,we strive to make each experience as pleasant as possible. We provide a variety of services in a non-hospital setting to ease your nerves, offer comfort, and provide convenience.
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Whether it’s your annual mammogram or a pelvic ultrasound, we believe in sharing our knowledge about the process and guiding you every step of the way. For the peace of mind, we strive to provide same-day screening and diagnostic exam results. Once you receive your results, our radiologists are available to personally review your results with you and answer any questions you have.

3D Mammography, clinically known as, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), is a new cutting edge technology that uses low dose x-rays at multiple angles to acquire information that can create a 3D image of the breast. Capturing the additional 3D images only adds a few seconds to the exam time. This exciting technology has been shown to lower the need for additional mammogram images and can increase the sensitivity for detecting early breast cancers, especially in patients with dense breasts.

3D Mammography Can:

  • Detect 40% more invasive cancer missed with 2D mammography alone
  • Provide more accurate results by allowing the radiologist to look at the breast tissue in multiple images
  • Reduce the need for additional exam testing and save you a return visit
  • Increase the sensitivity for detecting early breast cancers, especially in women with dense breasts

3D mammography is a revolutionary new screening and diagnostic tool designed for early breast cancer detection that can be done in conjunction with a traditional 2D digital mammogram. During the 3D part of the exam, the X-ray arm sweeps in a slight arc over your breast, taking multiple breast images. Then, a computer produces a 3D image of your breast tissue in one millimeter slices, providing greater visibility for the radiologist to see breast detail in a way never before possible. They can scroll through images of your entire breast like pages of a book. The additional 3D images make it possible for a radiologist to gain a better understanding of your breast tissue during screening, significantly improving early breast cancer detection and providing the confidence to reduce the need for follow-up imaging by up to 40%.

With conventional digital mammography, the radiologist is viewing all the complexities of your breast tissue in one flat image. Sometimes breast tissue can overlap, giving the illusion of normal breast tissue looking like an abnormal area.
By also looking at the breast tissue in one millimeter slices, the radiologist can provide a more accurate exam. In this way, 3D mammography finds 40% more invasive cancer missed with conventional 2D mammography. It also means there is less chance your doctor will call you back later for a “second look,” because now they can see breast tissue more clearly.

A screening mammogram is your annual mammogram that is done every year. Sometimes the radiologist may ask you to come back for follow-up images which is called a diagnostic mammogram to rule out an unclear area in the breast or if there is a breast complaint that needs to be evaluated.

3D mammography complements standard 2D mammography and is performed at the same time with the same system. There is no additional compression required, and it only takes a few more seconds longer for each view.

Very low X-ray energy is used during the exam, just about the same amount as a traditional mammogram done on film.

It is approved for all women who would be undergoing a standard mammogram, in both the screening and diagnostic settings.

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“I recently had a procedure done at this location and the staff were extremely polite and attentive. Special acknowledgement and a big “thank you” and appreciation goes out to Sandy and Dr. Klevos for their kindness, empathy and carful manner in which they took care of me. This institution is very clean, organized and I would definitely recommend anyone based on the level of expertise and the care they displayed in the execution of their job. Awesome job team!!!”

Rose W.

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“I had an amazing experience at this location. They were able to locate previous records from another clinic in order to make the process less arduous for me. The staff is incredible. Very efficient and at all times empathetic understanding that most patients are experiencing a difficult time when they visit. I have been here three times and I would never go anywhere else.”

Vanessa G.

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“The staff was friendly and put all my fears to rest. From the front desk personnel, to the Mammogram tech, and the Ultrasound tech, everybody was professional and compassionate. I truly appreciate the level of comfort I was made to feel. I will definitely recommend.”

Evelyn R.