Breast Cancer Detection: Comparison of Breast Tomosynthesis and Conventional Mammography

Breast Cancer Detection: Comparison of Breast Tomosynthesis and Conventional Mammography

The primary hypothesis to be tested is:

The detection of breast cancer will be increased with tomosynthesis (3D) imaging

The purpose of this study is to determine if: 1 the detection of breast cancer will be increased with conventional (2D) imaging plus tomosynthesis (3D) imaging, or 2. if the the detection of breast cancer will be increased with tomosynthesis (3D) imaging alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female
• Any ethnic origin
• No contraindication for routine bilateral mammography

Exclusion Criteria:

Potential subjects with any of the following will not be enrolled in the study:

• Any contraindications to mammographic screening, including, but not limited to:

• Significant existing breast trauma

• Under the age of 30 at the time of consent

• Breast Implants

• Prior Surgeries

  • Unable to understand and execute written informed consent
  • Pregnant
  • Lactating