EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAMMOGRAPHY
Mammography is a type of breast imaging that uses low-dose X-rays to detect early signs of breast cancer in women. Getting regular mammogram screenings is one of the most effective ways to detect breast cancer early when the chances of successful treatment and survival are highest. At Galaxy Care Hospital, our Breast Cancer Specialists in Pune recommend annual mammography screening for women above 40. In this blog, we will discuss the various aspects of mammogram screening including how it works, benefits, risks, factors to consider and more. HOW DOES A MAMMOGRAM WORK? A mammogram is a quick and painless procedure where low-dose x-ray images of the breasts are obtained. During a screening mammogram, the breast is compressed between two plastic plates which spreads out the breast tissue to produce clear images. Two images are typically taken of each breast – one from top to bottom and another from side to side. The entire process takes around 30 minutes. The images are then inspec...