Yes, a mammogram uses a small amount of radiation to create images of the breast tissue for screening and diagnostic purposes. The benefits of mammograms in detecting breast cancer early typically outweigh the risks associated with this low level of radiation exposure.

Mammograms and ultrasounds only detect cancerous lumps.. or lumps that have cancer.

Mammograms and Ultrasounds can detect benign lumps/masses in the breast, Mammograms are unable to distinguish the difference if something is solid or cystic, so an ultrasound is used in conjunction with a mammogram.

BI-RADS is simply the word used in the categories of mammogram results. BI-RADS 0 means additional imaging is needed. BI-RADS 1 means no evidence of cancer. BI-RADS 5 means likely cancer. There are a range of results in between.

Contact your local Planned Parenthood office to find out about local funding to pay for mammograms.
Planned Parenthood doesn't do mammograms, and generally does not PAY for any medical procedures. PP can arrange abortions or counsel you on contraceptives, but even then, their services are generally not free.

Yes it's x-ray. But the energy is lower than in the "rest of body" x-ray.

A dense mass in a mammogram only means that there is something that is different from the rest of the breast tissue. Your health care provider will advise if further testing is needed to determine the nature of this finding.

it produces better images of soft tissues - apex

A xeromammogram is an image produced by the process of xeromammography, recording an X-ray image on a coated metal plate, using low-energy photon beams, and a long exposure time.

Many studies have shown that having regular mammograms increases a woman's chances of finding breast cancer in an early stage, when it is more likely to be curable.

Most likely. This a good question to as the doctor treating you. I have heard of a transgendered male who had prostate cancer since the prostate was not removed during surgery.

Dr. Andre Willemin and Pr Charles Gros in 1965.

A mammogram is a safe, low-dose x-ray exam of the breasts to look for changes that are not normal. The results are recorded on x-ray film or directly into a computer for a doctor called a radiologist to examine.

A mammogram allows the doctor to have a closer look for changes in breast tissue that cannot be felt during a breast exam. It is used for women who have no breast complaints and for women who have breast symptoms, such as a change in the shape or size of a breast, a lump, nipple discharge, or pain. Breast changes occur in almost all women. In fact, most of these changes are not cancer and are called "benign," but only a doctor can know for sure. Breast changes can also happen monthly, due to your menstrual period.

Yes, it is preventive.

A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast. The breast is compressed to allow the x-rays to penetrate the tissue.

BI-RADS 2 benign finding means that something was found on the mammogram, but it is almost certainly not cancer. Talk with your health care provider for more information on what was found on your mammogram.

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The current machines being used for mammography compression were issued a patent in by the U.S. Patent Office in 1986. The inventors were Patrick Panetta and Jack Wennet. if you follow the link you will see a diagram from their patent that looks and describes exactly the current method for mammograms that are performed today.

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/4599738/fulltext.html

It simply means that dense areas are breast lumps that need to be evaluated by its size and if its malignant.

I would definitely say wait until after your mammogram to get pierced

In addition to the usual paperwork, a woman will be asked to fill out a form seeking information relevant to her risk of breast cancer and special mammography needs.

"Dense breasts" on a mammogram is a normal finding. A "thickness" on mammogram is not a typically used phrase; ask your health care provider to clarify what the results actually say.

Its rare for a person to get cancer from an x-ray, but it's better to be safe than sorry. I wouldn't take any chances not to check for cancer so women get mammograms just to be safe.