Results of major breast cancer screening trial show some women may benefit from digital mammograms

• Below is an image that visualizes the difference between digital and film mammography

Comparison of digital and film mammogram (Left: digital, Right: film)
Questionable area, just below the nipple, is more easily visible in the digital image.

Image courtesy of UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Department of Radiology, Breast Imaging

• For a Q&A on this study, visit the National Cancer Institute website

• Visit DMIST Web site for more information about the Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST)