Mammogram

X-Ray, Breast (Mammography)

References

Citations

Mahon SM (2003). Evidence-based practice: Recommendations for the early detection of breast cancer. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 7(6): 693–696.

Pisano ED, et al. (2005). Diagnostic performance of digital versus film mammography for breast-cancer screening. New England Journal of Medicine, 353(17): 1773–1783

Other Works Consulted

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2002). Screening for breast cancer. Available online: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspsbrca.htm.

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Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN	Last Updated: February 12, 2009
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Topic Contents
	Test Overview
	Why It Is Done
	How To Prepare
	How It Is Done
	How It Feels
	Risks
	Results
	What Affects the Test
	What To Think About
	References
	Credits