What My Patients Are Asking: The Difference Between 2D and 3D Mammograms

Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., practices medical oncology in Delaware County, Pennsylvania at Riddle, Taylor, and Crozer hospitals and also serves as Breastcancer.org's medical adviser. A native of South Philadelphia, he trained at Temple University School of Medicine and Lankenau Medical Center. Dr. Wojciechowski is a sought-after speaker on the topics of medical ethics and the biology of cancer. A recent study found that the number of women having 3D mammograms has increased dramatically in the last four years. Still, 3D mammograms are not available everywhere. Listen to the podcast to hear Dr. Wojciechowski explain: the difference between 2D and 3D mammograms why 3D mammograms are a standard of care, but not the standard of care how to find a center that offers 3D mammography, if you decide you would like one