Breast cancer screening in southwest Wisconsin recently took a giant leap forward with the addition of revolutionary 3D digital mammography technology at Southwest Health. The new 3D breast imaging system –the first in southwest Wisconsin—produces three-dimensional views of breast tissue and helps doctors more accurately identify and classify breast tissue structures to better diagnose breast cancer and save lives.

3D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis) is an advanced type of mammogram that can offer better cancer detection, fewer callbacks, and greater peace of mind. 3D technology has been shown to detect small breast cancers up to 15 months earlier than traditional technology.