While the ins and outs needed to perform a mammogram and likely well-ingrained in the head of your physician, self breast exams (which are equally important) might pose some lingering questions for you: how are they done? How often should I be doing them? What am I looking for? Today, we’re answering all your questions.
Mammograms Explained: Duration, Radiation Exposure, & More
Mammograms are the best tool for detecting breast cancer early and giving women a fighting chance to beat the disease before it spreads. Below, we discuss everything you need to know about mammograms, including answers to the common questions: “what is a mammogram”, “what happens during a mammogram”, “how long does a mammogram take”, and more.
Breast Cancer Screening Procedures: Mammogram vs. Ultrasound vs. MRI - Which is Right for You?
There are several types of procedures used for breast cancer screening, each with different benefits and different scenarios in which they might be used. Here’s an overview on three of the most common ones: mammogram, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.