Directory of Mammography Articles

The purpose of this directory is to help Imaginis users navigate through the extensive information provided on mammography. Click on an item below for in-depth information on that topic.

General Information on Mammography

• Introduction to Mammography
• What is a Mammogram?
• How is a Mammogram Performed?
• Views Taken During Screening and Diagnostic Mammography
• Breast Compression During Mammography
• Minimizing Pain and Discomfort During Mammography
• Skin Markers Used During Mammography
• Special Mammography Views
• Mammogram Guidelines for Women
• How Mammography is Performed: Imaging and Positioning
• Mammogram Benefits and Risks
• Mammography-Guided Breast Biopsy

Types of Mammograms

• Screening Mammogram
• Diagnostic Mammogram
• Special Mammogram Views (Spot Compression/Magnification)
• Ductogram/Galactogram: Imaging the Breast Ducts)

Mammography Preparation

• How Can I Prepare for a Mammogram?
• Pre-Mammogram Questionnaire
• Keys Steps For An Optimal Mammogram

Mammogram Interpretation

• Understanding the Mammography Report
• Mammography Interpretation (BI-RADS System/How Results are Classified)
• Breast Cancer Diagnostic Process

Mammography Facilities

• Where to Find a Mammography Facility
• How to Choose a High-Quality Mammography Center
• Mammography Quality Standards Act

Advances in Mammography

• Advances in Mammography and Breast Imaging
• Digital Mammography
• Technologies to Improve Mammography (Computer-Aided Detection/Digital Film Viewer)

Mammography After Breast Surgery

• Mammography after Lumpectomy or Quadrantectomy
• Mammography after Subcutaneous Mastectomy
• Mammography after Simple (Total), Modified Radical, or Radical Mastectomy

Frequently Asked Questions about Mammography

• What is a Mammogram?
• Why is Mammography Sometimes Uncomfortable?
• When Should I Get a Mammogram?
• Do I Need a Referral (Prescription) to Receive Mammography?
• Does a Mammogram Take the Place of a Manual Breast Examination?
• What Is a Baseline Mammogram?
• How Long Do Mammography Examinations Take?
• What is a Cleavage View?
• Do I Need a Mammogram If I Have Breast Implants?
• Can X-Ray Mammograms Cause Cancer?
• Where Can I Find a Mammography Facility?
• How Much Does a Mammogram Cost?
• How Often Should I Receive a Mammogram?
• Why Aren't Ultrasound, MRI, or Other Tests Used To Screen For Breast Cancer?
• Why is Mammography Not 100% Accurate?
• Is Digital Mammography Better Than Standard Film Mammography?
• What Does "In Situ" Mean?
• What are Metastases?
• What are Calcifications?
• What is a Cyst? 
• What is a Fibroadenoma?
• What is Fibrocystic Breast Condition?
• My Breasts are Lumpy; Do I Still Need to Examine Them? 
• What Can I Do to Lower My Risk of Breast Cancer?

Additional Mammography Topics

• Mammography on Small Breasts
• Male Breast Cancer and Mammography
• Mammography Guidelines for Women with Breast Implants
• The Case for Mammography: What One Flawed Study and Critics of the Exam Don’t Address

Updated: October 23, 2007