How does a mammogram work?
A mammogram is a special type of X-ray. It is considered a low dose X-ray system that was designed to specifically screen breasts for cysts, cancerous and non-cancerous lesions and lumps. It's like being able to look inside your body without opening you up, so to speak. Breast X-rays have been around since the 1920's but were not the advanced level they are today. As a matter of fact mammography as it is today has only existed since 1970. Way after breast implants.
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