Tomosynthesis or 3D mammography:

Tomosynthesis is a modern form of dense breast tissue analysis, which can also be considered as an advanced form of mammography. The method employs low amounts of x-rays to catch the signs of cancer at an early stage, because it is easier to treat it during the starting phases. The fact that the two techniques- tomosynthesis and mammography are both used to detect breast cancer makes them similar. Also, both use breast imaging techniques for the cause. Tomosynthesis for breast is better known as 3D mammogram and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) as it creates high-quality photos of the target area with the help of computer reconstructions.  The three-dimensional images help in having a proper look and determining the next step of treatment. Although mammography is considered to be the most dependable method to analysis for breast cancer, it can overlook some details which might turn out to be important for the case.

Mammogram:

In simple words, a mammogram is an x-ray report of the concerned breast. In this, a specific machine for this purpose is employed. The doses of x-rays are quite low and so is the radiation. What makes things difficult is that the rays do not penetrate easily, which is why the breast has to be compressed with the help of two plates for getting better results.

An important point to note is that the chance of any problem arising due to the radiation is minimalistic and insignificant. Another imperative fact is that just one report does not claim any women to be free of the risk of cancer, as the mammogram can only show if the area is worth consideration for any suspicion or not. If the mammogram detects signs of cancer, but there is no cancer in reality, the result is said to be a false positive.