MAMMOGRAPHY is still the first step in cancer screening. The American Cancer Society suggests that women age 40 and older should have a screening mammogram every year and should continue to do so for as long as they are in good health. Mammography uses low dose radiation to examine breast tissue and can be imaged [...]

They are great resources for prevention, information and support. Both of these agencies advocate early detection through regular self-breast examinations and screenings using mammography and other radiologic procedures. If a questionable area is detected on mam- mography, other radiologic procedures may include tests such as Ultrasound or MRI of the Breast.