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Is 3D Mammography better than 2D Mammography in screening for breast cancer?Currently there is no evidence that 3D Mammography is superior in reducing death from breast cancer compared to standard 2D Mammography.
BreastScreen WA uses 2D Mammography in screening because there is no evidence that 3D Mammography is superior in reducing mortality from breast cancer.
BreastScreen Australia, is actively reviewing the published medical evidence on 3D Mammography, and future decisions on breast cancer screening technology will be based on the best robust medical evidence as that evidence emerges."...... Unquote
oh dear, @"Annie C" - that is a tad disconcerting isn't it! They obviously haven't read the latest report even tho they say they do (above, many thanks to @Emma17 - we have ears & eyes everywhere!! ;) ) as published in the Medical Journal of Australia!!
Hopefully they will review it soon & change their mindset.
If not, perhaps an email to them, enlightening them to the fact, may be in order?
But then, will they even 'believe it'? The info that @JJ70 sent was also from reputable researchers & medical boffins - and BSNSW didn't believe it or refer it back to BSAustralia!!
And the really sad thing is that, after 5 years, if we are sent BACK to Breastscreen for 2 yearly scans ...... they'll probably still only have the 2D machines operating - so would have no confidence in the procedure at all! :(
I know I'll be opting to stay with the ones I trust!
