American College of Radiology / American Roentgen Ray Society
Digital mammography delivers significantly less radiation than conventional mammography
Published in Cancer Weekly, February 2nd, 2010
Data from one of the largest mammography trials in history demonstrates that overall the radiation dose associated with digital mammography is significantly lower (averaging 22 percent lower) than that of conventional film mammography and that the reduction could be greater in women with larger and denser breasts, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
"The ability to reduce the radiation dose for many women is another step forward for breast cancer screening with mammography - which saves thousands of lives each year," said R. Edward Hendrick, PhD, lead author of the study.
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