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Tomosynthesis: This New 3D Mammography Significantly Increases Radiation Exposure, and Your Risk of Radiation-Induced Cancer

Tomosynthesis Mammography

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  • Breast cancer has become big business, and routine mammography is one of its primary profit centers. Mammograms deliver ionizing radiation, which is known to contribute to cancer. “New and improved” 3D tomosynthesis mammograms still require mechanical compression and expose you to even MORE radiation

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