All You Need to Know About Mammography Test

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All You Need to Know About Mammography Test
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Introduction

• Mammography or mammogram is an X-ray examination
  of the breast used to diagnose breast cancer. The
  following slides highlight a few important points
  that one must know before going for a mammography
  test.

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Procedure

• Mammography is done to get electronic pictures of
  the breasts that help in the detection of breast
  cancers, benign tumours, and cysts even before
  they can be detected by palpation (touch).
  Digital mammography can produce enhanced images
  that are quite beneficial for women who have
  dense breast tissue, are less than 50 years of
  age, or are at the premenopausal or
  perimenopausal stage.

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Risk Factors

• The risk of developing breast cancer may increase
  if an individual has a personal or family history
  of breast cancer. The risk of developing breast
  cancer also increases with age.

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Symptoms

• One must get a mammography test done if they
  observe the following symptoms

• Palpable lump
• Skin thickening or indentation around the
  breast(s)
• Nipple discharge or retraction
• Breast pain or tenderness

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Things to Keep in Mind

• Here are a few things that one must keep in mind
  before getting a mammography test done

• Wear loose and comfortable clothing.
• Do not wear jewellery or piercings.
• Do not wear deodorant, talcum powder or lotion on
  underarms or on breasts. (These may appear on the
  mammogram and interfere with correct diagnosis).
• It is advised that one should avoid scheduling a
  mammogram test before and during menstruation.

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Conclusion

• We hope that the information provided in the
  previous slides will help in better understanding
  mammography test and breast cancer. Also, you can
  visit your nearest path lab and know more about
  the procedure of a mammography test and its cost.

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