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3D mammograms detect more breast cancers, study shows

Name: 3D mammograms detect more breast cancers, study shows
Uploaded: 2014-06-24T18:45:00-0400
Duration: 1 min 59 s
Description: A new study finds that 3D mammograms detect more breast cancers than the usual methods. In the study, those getting 3D mammography had 41 percent more invasive cancers detected and 15 percent fewer repeat scans to evaluate inconclusive findings. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

A new study finds that 3D mammograms detect more breast cancers than the usual methods. In the study, those getting 3D mammography had 41 percent more invasive cancers detected and 15 percent fewer repeat scans to evaluate inconclusive findings. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.