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BreastScreen VIC trial results - 3D mammos have significantly higher cancer detection rate than 2D
Published online today in The Medical Journal of Australia: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2019/211/8/pilot-trial-digital-breast-tomosynthesis-3d-mammography-population-based?utm_source=carous...
Hmmm - So if 3D Tomosynthesis actually PREVENTS mortality/deaths by discovering the tumours early, with less invasive surgery & treatments - how do they actually decide that mortality has been decreased? (Unless it is because they continue NOT treating women early & not improving their longevity .....) It sort of sounds like 'damned if you do, damned if you don't?' Also - 'how long is a piece of string'? Altho you know it is 'long enough' (ie good enough!) if it does the job & that is to improve longevity ie living!
Using 3D & ultrasound to confirm earlier lesions - which would automatically show increased longevity/saving lives by the dropping numbers of mortality/death!
Is it that hard to understand?
Having been missed once (probably twice given how quickly after the MG my turmours were found by my GP) .... I am definitely on the 3D band wagon .... and would recommend that everyone demand to know the status of their Mammogram machine before booking in!
Using 3D & ultrasound to confirm earlier lesions - which would automatically show increased longevity/saving lives by the dropping numbers of mortality/death!
Is it that hard to understand?
Having been missed once (probably twice given how quickly after the MG my turmours were found by my GP) .... I am definitely on the 3D band wagon .... and would recommend that everyone demand to know the status of their Mammogram machine before booking in!