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Mammogram is a specialized breast imaging technique which utilizes a low dose of ionizing radiation called x-rays to enable the inner breast tissue to be viewed. A mammography exam called mammogram is used for early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases, in particular, breast cancer in women.

  • The mammogram exam is an outpatient procedure, which means you will check into the facility near the appointment scheduled time and once the procedure is done, you are free to leave.
  • The Mammogram Technologist will come and escort you from the waiting area, after you have completed your paperwork, to the changing unit.
  • She will provide you with an upper body hospital gown and ask you to take off your top clothes and bra and to wear the gown in a changing room.

Mammogram exam does not require any special preparation such as fasting overnight or postponing taking your medication on the scheduled date. However, low doses of x-rays are used and so it requires necessary precautions. It is also important to follow instructions during the exam to ensure that clear images are obtained.

Nov 09

What do you need to know about Mammogram

Posted By: admin | Posted on: November 9, 2017 at 12:32 pm
Mammogram is a specialized breast imaging technique which utilizes low dose of ionizing radiation called x-rays to enable the inner breast tissue to be viewed
Mammogram Machine To Detect Breast Cancer

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What do you need to know about Mammogram?

Mammogram is a specialised breast imaging technique which utilizes a low dose of ionizing radiation called x-rays to enable the inner breast tissue to be view. A mammography exam called mammogram is use for early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases, in particular, breast cancer in women. Mammogram is produce by compressing the breast to make the tissue thinner and even. In this way, it can properly be expose to low doses of x-ray while allowing the detection of small abnormalities. The mammogram plates are attached to a highly specialized camera which is able to take detailed pictures inside of the breast tissue. Read More

Nov 15

Mammogram Test

Posted By: admin | Posted on: November 15, 2016 at 12:52 pm
Mammogram Test is used to detect early detection of breast cancer
Mammogram Test

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Mammogram test

Mammogram test  is a specialised breast imaging technique which utilizes a low dose of ionizing radiation known as x-rays to enable the inner breast tissue to be view.

A mammogram exam is use for early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases, in particular, breast cancer in women. Read More