AuntMinnieTV: Tomosynthesis targets breast cancer

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One of the most intriguing areas of current mammography research is breast tomosynthesis -- the use of a mammography system with a tube head that rotates over the breast rather than remaining stationary. In this AuntMinnieTV segment, Dr. Steven Poplack discusses the use of an investigational breast tomosynthesis unit for diagnostic mammography.

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