Keywords
Mammography, breast, test, procedure, women health, breast cancer, Mammogram, lumps, x-ray
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Overview *
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A mammogram is a special type of X-ray of the breasts. Mammograms can show tumors long before they are big enough for you or your health care provider to feel. They are recommended for women who have symptoms of breast cancer or who have a high risk of the disease.
You and your health care provider should discuss when to start having mammograms and how often to get one.
Mammograms are quick and easy. You stand in front of an X-ray machine. The person who takes the X-rays places your breast between two plastic plates. The plates press your breast and make it flat. This may be uncomfortable, but it helps get a clear picture. You will have an X-ray of each breast. A mammogram takes only a few seconds and it can help save your life.
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Multimedia
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This patient education program explains the benefits and limitations of mammography. Mammography is a test that allows the doctor to look at images of the inside of the breasts. The program covers anatomy, the procedure, and the results' reading.
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This button allows you to read and print an illustrated handout. |
This button starts a multimedia program with interactive questions. |
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This button starts an interactive quiz.
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This button plays a self-running presentation.
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Last reviewed: 11/21/2009 |
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