The first stage in breast screening involves an X ray (mammogram) of the breast. Usually 2 images of each breast are obtained and a radiologist examines the images. Mammography can detect very small ...

Ordinary processors can be used, but the quality of the mammograms produced might not be as good. Irrespective of which type of processor is used, it is vital that it is subject to rigorous quality ...

I recently learned about 3D mammograms. Is there any advantage of this type over the standard kind? I am told I have dense breast tissue.DEAR READER: A mammogram is a scan that uses low-dose X-rays to ...