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Designed to detect cancers and other changes in breast tissue, a mammogram can be used for either screening or diagnostic purposes: Screening mammogram. A screening mammogram is used to detect b...

For some people, supplemental imaging may be used with mammograms as a screening tool for detecting breast cancer. That group of people includes women with a high risk of breast cancer, who have a ver...

During the mammogram You’ll be given a gown and asked to remove neck jewelry and clothing from the waist up. A cleansing towel will be provided to remove deodorant from your underarms prior to...

To prepare for your mammogram: Schedule the test for a time when your breasts are least likely to be tender. If you menstruate, that's usually during the week after your menstrual period. C...

3D mammography Women who undergo routine mammograms at Mayo Clinic Health System have the latest diagnostic technology available to them — digital mammography. Digital mammography, also known ...

Mammograms expose you to low-dose radiation. The dose is very low, though, and for most people the benefits of regular mammograms outweigh the risks posed by this amount of radiation. Having...

The main purpose of female breasts is to produce milk and nourishment for newborns. Breastfeeding can present many issues and concerns for moms, including pain, engorgement, pumping, going back to wor...

Early detection of breast lumps is important. Conducting regular breast self-exams is a good way to get to know your breasts so that you can identify if your breasts change. If you notice n...

A breast lump can be described as a mass, growth, swelling, thickness or fullness. A breast lump can vary in the way it looks and feels. If you have a breast lump, you may notice: A dis...

Everyone is born with a small amount of breast tissue. During puberty, women begin developing more breast tissue and men do not. Though breast cancer is most commonly thought of a disease that affects...