Mammography

Alternative names:

mammogram

What the risks are:

The level of radiation is low and any risk from the 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:

A mammography is the most accurate test for breast cancer. Approximately 90 to 95% of breast cancers are detected with mammography.