Mammography with Tomosynthesis produces a detailed 3D view of your breast tissue from different angles. Both breasts are compared in the scan.
Why am I having a Mammogram?
A 20-minute exam performed by a female specialist radiographer, called a mammographer.
On arrival you will be asked to complete a form and provide your medical history. In the mammography room, a mammographer will explain the exam. You'll be asked to remove all your clothing from the waist up. Your breast will be placed onto a base plate on the X-ray machine and some compression will be applied. This may be uncomfortable but not painful.
When you're done, the images are checked by the radiologist.
