Mammogram
December 17, 2008 by rainier
What Is A Mammogram?
A mammogram is a special kind of X-ray of the breasts. Mammograms are used to help find breast cancer early, when it can still be cured.
Mammograms are recommended for women older than 40, even if they have no signs of breast cancer.
What About Younger Women?
Mammograms are also recommended for younger women who have symptoms of breast cancer or who have a high risk of breast cancer.
Why Are Mammograms Important?
A mammogram can save your life. Mammograms can show tumors that may be cancer long before they can be felt. Treating tumors when they are still small makes curing cancer easier.
You usually need to go to a special clinic to get a mammogram. The FDA inspects and certifies all places in the United States where mammograms are done.
Look for the FDA certificate at the clinic where you go for your mammogram. FDA certification means the clinic’s equipment and staff meet federal standards and that your mammogram will be safe and of high quality.
