Mammography is the process of using low-dose X-rays (usually around 0.7 mSv) to examine the human breast. It is used to look for different types of tumors and cysts. Only mammography has been proven to reduce mortality from breast cancer. In some countries routine (annual to five-yearly) mammography of women 45 years or older is encouraged as a screening method to diagnose early breast cancer. Like all x-rays, mammograms use doses of ionizing radiation to create this image. Radiologists then analyze the image for any abnormal growths. At this stage mammography is still the modality of choice for screening of early breast cancer. It is the gold-standard for other imaging methods such as ultrasound and NMR-tomography. CT has no real role in diagnosing breast cancer at the present. Ultrasound, Thermography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging are alternatives to mammography.

Radiologists:
Nina Fabiszewski, M.D.
Fiona Davis, M.D.
Eveleen Oleinik M.D.
Agnes Holland, M.D. Ph.D.

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