Imaging

Digital tomosynthesis is very similar to a CT scan. Essentially, a machine takes many X-ray 'slices' of the breast that can then be pieced back together to create a virtual 3D image of the breast. To learn more, you can watch an animation about digital tommosynthesis at http://www.cancerquest.org/detection-digital-tomosynthesis.html . Digital tomosynthesis is very similar to a CT scan. Essentially, a machine takes many X-ray 'slices' of the breast that can then be pieced back together to create a virtual 3D image of the breast. To learn more, you can watch an animation about digital tommosynthesis at http://www.cancerquest.org/detection-digital-tomosynthesis.html .