It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Identifying personal risk factors empowers women to protect their health and ensure the most appropriate screening plan. It is important for women to familiarize themselves with risk factors for breast cancer so they can ask their healthcare providers about appropriate screening methods and frequency, and know whether they or their family members would benefit from genetic counseling or risk-reducing medication, during Breast Cancer Awareness…
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Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. An X-ray (radiograph) is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Imaging with X-rays involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation…