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Mammography

Alternative Names:

Mammogram
What the risks are:

The level of radiation is low and any risk from mammography is exceedingly low. If you are pregnant and need to have an abnormality checked, the abdominal area will be shielded by a lead apron.


Special considerations:

Mammography is important because it can, in some cases, detect breast cancers before you can feel them with your fingers.
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