Mammogram: Things Every Woman Should Know

A mammogram is an examination used for detecting any abnormalities or changes of the female breasts. Mammograms use low doses of X-ray and they are routinely performed in women as a check – up for breast cancer.

However, some types of breast cancer can’t be detected by mammograms, but they can be detected by a manual breast examination. Keep in mind that regular examinations of your breasts are very important in order to detect early changes in the size and shape of the breasts, nipple discharge, pain or even the presence or not of any lumps in the breasts.

Types of Mammograms for Breast Cancer

• Screening mammograms – are performed as a routine check – up among women at a certain age. They are done in order to diagnose any possible changes in the breast tissue that can lead to a detection of breast cancer in its early stages. Women who have screening mammograms usually have no signs and symptoms at all.
• Diagnostic mammograms – are used to check and diagnose breast cancer when a change in the shape and size of the breast is detected, as well as when any lumps are palpated. Diagnostic mammograms last longer, when compared to screening mammograms as they try to better visualize and detect the changes in the breast tissue. Usually, during a diagnostic mammogram, more images of the breasts are taken from different angles.

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