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Are 3D mammograms better than standard imaging? A diverse study aims to find out

By CARLA K. JOHNSON, AP Medical Writer
Published: October 17, 2023, 8:12am

Are 3D mammograms better than standard 2D imaging for catching advanced cancers?

A clinical trial is recruiting thousands of volunteers — including a large number of Black women who face disparities in breast cancer death rates — to try to find out.

People like Carole Stovall, a psychologist in Washington, D.C.,

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