Mammography is a specific type of breast imaging that uses low-dose x-rays to detect cancer early

Mammography is a specific type of breast imaging that uses low-dose x-rays to detect cancer early – before women  ... experience symptoms – when it is most treatable.

Tell your doctor about any breast symptoms or problems, prior surgeries, hormone use, whether you have a family or personal history of breast cancer, and if there’s a possibility you are pregnant. If possible, (it is very accurate)obtain copies of your prior mammograms and make them available to your radiologist on the day of your exam. Leave jewelry at home and wear loose, ... comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown. Don’t wear deodorant cause they have chemical elements, --- mnmb talcum powder or lotion under your arms and on your breasts as these may appear on the mammogram and interfere with correct diagnosis.