Straight from the top ladies...............and promptly!
Dear Jodi
I believe that
1) Yes tomosynthesis/ 3D mammography does detect more low grade cancers that conventional 2D Digital Mammography
2) However there is still no evidence that there is any reduction in breast cancer mortality,
I have read the article
We are a long way away from having evidence that Tomosynthesis , is a cost effective screening modality
Liz
So, if you look at BreastScreen Australia's aims - reduction of mortality rates from BC is pretty much it.
Tomo is yet to prove that it is more effective in reducing this rate. It does (as Liz states) pick up more cancers that are smaller and lower grade.
TOMO will happen.....it will take time.
