3-D mammography

If you have breast cancer, you want to know as soon as possible so you have a better chance of beating the disease. That’s why cancer screening is so important.

Mammography is the gold standard for breast cancer screening. Columbus Community Hospital offers 3-D mammograms, which detect tumors hidden by overlapping breast tissue and provide a more accurate diagnosis than standard 2-D digital mammography.

What is 3-D mammography?

Columbus Community Hospital’s new 3-D mammography system is an example of the hospital’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art equipment and the highest quality of patient care.

Mammography is a noninvasive type of imaging that uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine changes in breast tissue. Standard mammograms produce images in the two-dimensional space.

3-D mammography (also called tomosynthesis) is a system in which the X-ray tube moves in an arc over the breast during the exposure. It creates a series of thin image "slices" through the breast that physicians can scroll through for a comprehensive 3-D image overview.

The new Siemens MAMMOMAT Revelation with 50° Wide-Angle Tomosynthesis at Columbus Community Hospital provides comfortable and reliable 3-D exams.

The new system:

• Enables detection of tumors that are hidden by overlapping breast tissue.
• Provides more accurate diagnosis than standard 2-D digital mammography.
• Reduces the number of false-positive findings, therefore reducing callbacks or retakes for additional images.
• Offers improved patient comfort and safety. The system’s intelligent compression stops at the point of optimal compression, and applies pressure only as long as the patient's breast is soft and pliable.
• Provides a warmer, more comfortable and soothing screening environment using a Moodlight™ LED light panel.
• Produces excellent image quality to help your physician make a more confident and informed diagnosis, regardless of breast size or tissue density.

Most health insurance plans will cover your mammogram 100%, so there’s no cost to you. Always check with your health insurance company first to make sure your mammogram is covered.

Screening recommendations

The American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging recommend women start mammogram screening beginning at age 40, and continue every year until age 74, as long as you are in good health. Screening may begin before age 40 for average risk patients, and it may continue after the age of 75 depending on your overall health status. Your doctor may also recommend ultrasounds and MRIs on a case-by-case basis.

Contact us 

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a 3-D mammogram, please call 402-562-3180.

Columbus Community Hospital
4600 38th St.
Columbus, Nebraska 68602-1800
First floor – northwest corner
402-562-3180