Mammography Test (In )
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Mammography is a medical imaging technique that uses low-dose X-rays to create detailed images of the breast tissue. This imaging technique is commonly used as a screening tool to detect breast cancer in women who have no symptoms, as well as to diagnose breast cancer in women who have breast lumps or other signs of the disease.
The mammography procedure involves compressing the breast tissue between two plates and taking X-ray images from different angles. The compression helps to spread out the breast tissue and make it easier to detect small abnormalities, such as lumps or calcifications, that may be indicative of breast cancer.
Mammography is a safe and effective screening tool for breast cancer. Regular mammograms can detect breast cancer at an early stage, when it is most treatable. The American Cancer Society recommends that women with an average risk of breast cancer should begin getting annual mammograms at age 45 and continue through age 54. Women aged 55 and older should transition to getting mammograms every two years, or they can continue to get them annually if they prefer.
While mammography is an effective tool for breast cancer screening, it does have limitations. Mammography may miss some breast cancers, particularly in women with dense breast tissue. In addition, mammography may also detect some abnormalities that turn out not to be cancerous.
To supplement mammography, doctors may recommend other breast cancer screening tools, such as breast MRI or ultrasound, in certain situations. At Suburban Diagnostics, every mammogram is accompanied by a breast ultrasound for better sensitivity and specificity of detection.
Women who have a higher risk of breast cancer, such as those with a family history of the disease, may also need to begin screening at an earlier age or get additional screening tests.
In conclusion, mammography is a valuable tool in the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. Women should discuss their individual risk factors and screening options with their healthcare providers to determine the best breast cancer screening plan for them.
