What is a mammogram?
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Mammograms are used for both screening and diagnosis.
A screening mammogram is used to find breast changes in women who have no signs of breast cancer. Most women get two x-rays of each breast.
If your screening mammogram shows a breast change since your last one, or if you or your health care provider notices a change, you may need to have a diagnostic mammogram. That means more x-rays are taken to get clearer, more detailed pictures of the breast.
A digital mammogram is another way to take a picture of your breasts. The procedure for having a digital mammogram is the same as for a screening mammogram, except that it records the x-ray images in computer code instead of on x-ray film.
This answer is based on source information from the National Cancer Institute.
Mammograms are used for both screening and diagnosis. A screening mammogram is used to find breast changes in women who have no signs of breast cancer. Most women get two x-rays of each breast. If your screening mammogram shows a breast change since... More -
Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:A mammogram is the standard tool doctors use to screen women for breast cancer. Types of mammograms include:
- Analog mammograms - create breast images that are then printed on film.
- Digital mammograms - create digital breast images. This format is preferred because it allows your radiologist to capture and manipulate the breast images, making it easier to discover abnormalities.
A mammogram is the standard tool doctors use to screen women for breast cancer. Types of mammograms include: Analog mammograms - create breast images that are then printed on film. Digital mammograms - create digital breast images. This format is... More -
Dr. Patrick Maguire answered:Mammography is diagnostic medical imaging of the breast tissue using radiation and specialized x-ray film. Generally, mammogram images of the breasts are taken from two different views: craniocaudal (CC; from top to bottom) and mediolateral oblique (MLO; at an angle from the middle to the outside of the breast). Further imaging, including close-up views of any suspicious areas, may be requested by the radiologist at the time of the procedure. This doctor then interprets the images and sends a copy of the report to the patient's primary doctor. If the results are suspicious for cancer, then recommendation may be made for repeat imaging (often three to six months) or for immediate surgical consultation for biopsy. If the exam is unremarkable, then the common recommendation is for continued screening once per year.Mammography is diagnostic medical imaging of the breast tissue using radiation and specialized x-ray film. Generally, mammogram images of the breasts are taken from two different views: craniocaudal (CC; from top to bottom) and mediolateral oblique... More -
Brigham and Women's Hospital answered:A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breast. Mammography is the procedure used to generate a mammogram. The equipment used to obtain a mammogram, however, is very different from that used to perform an x-ray of your chest or bones. The breast is composed of tissues that are similar to each other in density. Changes or abnormalities in your breast tissue are often very subtle. Therefore, the mammogram machines, film, and developing process are specially designed to take pictures of these subtle differences.A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breast. Mammography is the procedure used to generate a mammogram. The equipment used to obtain a mammogram, however, is very different from that used to perform an x-ray of your chest or bones. The... More -
Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:A mammogram is a specific type of x-ray imaging that uses low-dose radiation to examine the breasts in order to identify breast cancer or abnormalities in individuals with or without symptoms. It plays an important role in the early detection of breast cancer because it can show changes in the breast up to two years before you or your doctor can feel them. After the initial screening mammogram, there are additional types of mammograms that a radiologist can use for more detailed views, including digital mammography.
A mammogram is a specific type of x-ray imaging that uses low-dose radiation to examine the breasts in order to identify breast cancer or abnormalities in individuals with or without symptoms. It plays an important role in the early... More -
Dr. Stuart Linder answered:A mammogram or mammography or is an X-ray exam of the breast. This exam is extremely important for detecting and evaluating the breast for any type of abnormalities. Doctors recommend mammograms both for screening purposes, when patients have no symptoms or complaints, and diagnostic purposes, when patients do have symptoms or complaints. These symptoms can include a lump, discharge from the nipple, or increased pain localized along the breast.
A mammogram or mammography or is an X-ray exam of the breast. This exam is extremely important for detecting and evaluating the breast for any type of abnormalities. Doctors recommend mammograms both for screening purposes, when patients... More -
Aurora Health Care answered:A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the inside of the breast. It can be done as a routine screening test or to help pinpoint the cause of breast cancer symptoms (nipple discharge, lump, skin changes).
Mammography is currently the best screening tool we have for breast cancer. A mammogram can find cancer at a very early stage -- long before a lump would be felt during an exam by you or your doctor. When cancer is found very early, the chance for a cure is much better.
There are no known significant risks from mammograms when guidelines are followed. The dose of radiation is low, and the test will not damage breast tissue.A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the inside of the breast. It can be done as a routine screening test or to help pinpoint the cause of breast cancer symptoms (nipple discharge, lump, skin changes). Mammography is currently the best... More -
A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray used to routinely evaluate a woman's breast health. It helps doctors see whether there are any abnormalities or changes in the breast tissue that may need to be further explored. It is a screening tool, and it is also a diagnostic tool for investigating lumps or changes.
A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray used to routinely evaluate a woman's breast health. It helps doctors see whether there are any abnormalities or changes in the breast tissue that may need to be further explored. It is a screening tool, and it... More -
Healthwise answered:A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that is used to screen for breast cancer. Mammograms can find tumors that are too small for you or your doctor to feel.
Cancer is most easily treated and cured when it is discovered in an early stage. Mammograms do not prevent breast cancer or reduce a woman's risk of developing cancer. But for women ages 40 to 74, mammograms can help reduce deaths from breast cancer.
Your doctor may recommend testing at a younger age if you have risk factors for breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms?
A mammogram that appears to detect a cancer, when in fact a cancer is not present ( false-positive results ), can occur at any age but is more likely to occur in younger women. About 5% to 10% of screening mammograms will require more testing. This may include another mammogram of specific breast tissue or another test, such as an ultrasound. Most of these tests will show no cancer is present.
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that is used to screen for breast cancer. Mammograms can find tumors that are too small for you or your doctor to feel. Cancer is most easily treated and cured when it is discovered in an early stage. Mammograms... More
