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    What is the name given to a breast X-ray?

    Question #98031. Asked by armindasantana. (Jul 28 08 2:24 PM)


    abacusmaster

    a mammogram
    http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Breast_x-ray_screening?OpenDocument

    Jul 28 08, 2:27 PM
    jk18

    A mammogram is an X-ray test of the breasts (mammary glands) used to screen for breast problems, such as a lump, and whether a lump is fluid-filled (a cyst) or a solid mass.

    A mammogram is done to help screen for or detect breast cancer. Many small tumours can be seen on a mammogram before they can be felt by a woman or her health professional. Cancer is most easily treated and cured when it is discovered in an early stage. Mammograms do not prevent breast cancer or reduce a woman's risk of developing cancer. However, regular mammograms can reduce a woman's risk of dying from breast cancer by detecting a cancer when it is more easily treated.

    http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/medtest/hw214210/descrip.htm

    Jul 28 08, 2:36 PM


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