BreastScreen VIC trial results - 3D mammos have significantly higher cancer detection rate than 2D

12. Tomosynthesis / 3D Mammography

"What is 3D Mammography?

Three-dimensional mammography (also called digital breast tomosynthesis) uses special computer software to create a 3D image of the breast using x-rays (mammograms) taken at different angles. A standard mammogram creates a two-dimensional (2D) image of the breast.

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.

Does BreastScreen WA use 3D Mammography for screening?

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."

Note that BreastScreen WA cites that 3D screening shows no evidence in being superior in reducing mortality from breast cancer.

Well, not sure about other women, but I want my tumours found long before the mortality stage. 

Surely we should be given the latest technology to discover tumours  at a much earlier and smaller size.