What are the key benefits of 3D Mammograms?
What are the key benefits of 3D Mammograms?

At Central Clinic for Women, we believe in taking a holistic, patient-centered approach to women’s healthcare! We’re conveniently located on the Baptist Health Campus in Little Rock, and our all-woman team is committed to providing the highest-quality care for women of all ages. Our services include family planning, gynecological and obstetric care, and menopause treatment, and you can always count on compassionate care from professionals focused on your long-term health and well-being. We’re also proud to offer 3D Screening mammograms, which yield significantly more diagnostic information than traditional mammography!
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in the United States, and it accounts for about 1 in 3 new cancers in women each year. As with all cancers, early detection and treatment leads to the best possible outcomes, and it begins with annual mammograms. We strongly recommend that all women over the age of 40 include mammograms in their annual well-woman exam. Additionally, women who present with higher risk factors, such as a family history of cancer or other genetic mutations, may need to start mammograms earlier or have them more frequently.
3D mammograms are a powerful weapon in the fight against breast cancer, and Clinical studies have shown that combining a 3D mammogram with a standard mammogram yields more accurate diagnoses than a standard mammogram alone. The process takes slightly longer than a standard mammogram and involves taking a series of X-Rays to create a 3D image. The clearer imagery enables doctors to see through dense breast tissue and detect cancers that might otherwise be missed. It also enables diagnosticians to rule out benign conditions, resulting in fewer false positives. Combining both exams also typically obviates the need for follow-up imaging and biopsies.
We also recommend that our patients perform a monthly Breast Self-Exam (BSE) at home approximately 7-10 days after each period. And if you’re no longer menstruating, perform your BSE on the first of the month, or any other date that you can easily remember. If you detect any thickening or lumps in your breast tissue, or any unusual discharge from your nipples, contact us immediately for a follow-up appointment.
Contact us online or dial (501) 227-5885 to schedule your mammogram or to learn more about our women's clinic Little Rock.











