Mammography (breast ultrasonography) is an imaging method that is important in diagnosing breast cancer at an early stage.

Although individuals do not have any complaints for breast cancer, which is common among women, it is recommended to have mammography routinely, especially after the age of 40. Mammography is the x-ray image of the breasts used in breast cancer screening. Mammograms play a key role in early breast cancer detection and help reduce breast cancer deaths.

During a mammogram, your breasts are compressed between two hard surfaces to spread the breast tissue. An X-ray then captures black and white images of your breasts, which are displayed on a computer screen and examined by a doctor looking for signs of cancer.

With mammography, black and white images (mammograms) of the breast tissue are produced. Mammograms are digital images that appear on a computer screen. The radiologist interprets and reports these images. Additional examinations may be requested in line with the report.

In Which Situations Should Mammography Be Taken?

In addition to the routine recommended time, it should be done in cases such as hardness in the hand, breast mass, nipple discharge, pain, thickening of the skin, differentiation in size and shape of the breast in the outpatient clinic.