3D Mammography

Early Detection Saves Lives

An annual screening mammogram is the best way to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages when it can be treated effectively, beginning at age 40 for women of average risk. At Cape Cod Healthcare, we offer the latest digital technology of 3D mammography, the gold standard for screening, and a skilled team of breast imaging experts at our Women's Health Centers.

Facts about 3D Mammography

3D mammography’s detail is similar to a computed tomography (CT) scan. Also known as digital breast tomosynthesis, it takes images of each breast from different angles and captures many thin layers of tissue. When images are re-constructed and combined with 2D mammography, they provide a clearer view of breast tissue compared to traditional 2D mammography alone.
3D mammography is more accurate. With its enhanced sensitivity, 3D mammography enables radiologists to better pinpoint the size, shape and location of abnormalities, reducing the need for call backs by approximately 2% overall. Mammograms can show changes in the breast years before a patient or physician can feel them.
3D mammography detects more breast cancers as compared to 2D mammography alone finding an additional 1 to 2 cases per 1000.
3D mammography is better for dense breasts because of the clear and detailed picture it provides. We offer the Genuis 3D Mammography Exam, which is FDA-approved as superior for women with dense breasts when compared to 2D mammography alone.
3D mammography technology available in Hyannis, Falmouth and Harwich has a fast scan time of less then four seconds for better patient comfort.
Radiation from an annual mammogram is a fraction of the average environmental exposure a person receives in a year.

Providing the Only 3D Mammography on Cape Cod

3D mammography is available at our Women’s Health Centers:

Cuda Women’s Health Center, Hyannis
Seifer Women's Health and Imaging Center, Falmouth

3D mammography is also available at Fontaine Outpatient Center in Harwich.

Enhanced Breast Imaging Reporting

The Cape Cod Healthcare Breast Imaging team has implemented Ikonopedia, a mammography reporting system that incorporates a patient’s personal breast cancer risk while offering our specialists additional clinical information in order to provide comprehensive and customized breast care plans. Ikonopedia will help identify those at risk for breast cancer who then may be referred to the High-Risk Breast Cancer Program at Cape Cod Healthcare Breast Surgery – Hyannis and Cape Cod Healthcare Breast Surgery – Falmouth for personalized care management including on-going monitoring, individualized recommendations and potential genetic counseling services.