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The technologist exposes one breast and places it on a plastic or metal film holder about the size of a placemat.
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How is a woman's body positioned during a mammogram?
the woman is positioned with her side toward the mammography unit. The film holder is tilted so the outside of the breast rests against it, and a corner touches the armpit.
What are the three greatest tools against breast cancer?
.Mammogram .Breast self-exam .Clinical Breast exam :)
What is the medical term meaning record of a breast?
Mammogram is the medical term meaning record of a breast.
What's better for a breast checkup an ultra sound or a mammogram?
A mammogram.
What does a breast cancer mammogram consist of?
A breast cancer mammogram is in essence an x-ray picture of the breast. This enables the medical personnel to screen the breast for signs of cancer and does not hurt the patient.
What is done during a mammogram test?
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. The breast is compressed to allow the x-rays to penetrate the tissue.
Can you have a mammogram if you have breast implants?
Yes, but breast implants can obscure mammogram images, decreasing the ability of mammograms to reveal breast cancer. Still, studies show that mammograms are an effective way to screen for breast cancer in women with breast implants.
How are people tested for breast cancer?
Mammogram, breast ultrasound, and if indicated, bloodwork.
What are the symptoms after a mammogram?
Most women have no symptoms after a mammogram. Women who find the compression uncomfortable may have some fleeting and minor breast tenderness after a mammogram.
Visual record of the internal structure of the breast is a?
mammogram
What is the process of taking x-rays of the breast?
Mammogram
What is the best screening tool for breast cancer?
Mammogram
