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What Do You Know About Mammograms?

Test your knowledge of what steps to take to catch breast cancer in the early stages.

1. To get a quality mammogram, make sure the facility has which of these?

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Also ask if the facility follows FDA quality-assurance programs and if the radiologists who read the mammograms are board certified.

A. FDA certification B. Mammogram machine that's calibrated annually C. Registered technologists D. All of these

2. Which of these should you bring with you if you start going somewhere else for mammograms?

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These X-rays are your property and will help the radiologist compare current films with past ones to spot changes.

A. Your medical records B. Blood-test reports C. Previous mammograms D. Signed medical release

3. If you are at average risk for breast cancer, at what age should you have a baseline mammogram?

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The benefits and limitations of mammography vary based on factors like age and personal risk. Experts have different recommendations for mammography. Currently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening every two years for women ages 50 to 74. The American Cancer Society recommends yearly screening for all women ages 40 and older. Women should talk with their doctors about their personal risk factors before making a decision about when to start getting mammograms or how often they should get them.

A. 30 B. 35 C. 60 D. Talk with your doctor

4. Which of these shouldn't you use on the day you go for a mammogram?

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The chemicals in these products could distort the mammogram imaging.

A. Underarm deodorant B. Perfume or lotion C. Mouthwash D. A and B

5. Mammograms most often detect breast cancer in which age group?

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Breast cancer occurs more often in women age 50 and older.

A. 20s B. 40s C. 30s D. 50s and older

6. What kind of diagnostic test is done if a screening mammogram shows an area that needs closer examination?

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According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a screening mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to detect breast changes in women who have no signs of breast cancer. It usually involves two X-rays of each breast. Using a mammogram, it is possible to detect a tumor that cannot be felt. <p>A diagnostic mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to diagnose unusual breast changes, such as a lump, pain, nipple thickening or discharge, or a change in breast size or shape. A diagnostic mammogram is also used to evaluate abnormalities detected on a screening mammogram. It usually involves more X-rays of the breast from different angles.</p>

A. MRI B. Diagnostic mammogram C. Total body X-ray D. EEG

7. Digital mammography is computer-based. How does it compare to a standard X-ray mammogram?

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Digital mammography is a method that records X-ray images in computer code instead of on X-ray film. Research studies so far have not shown that digital images are more effective in finding cancer than X-ray film images. The NCI says that perimenopausal women with dense breasts may benefit from digital mammograms. From the patient's point of view, digital mammography is done the same way as a regular mammogram.

A. More accurate B. Spots smaller tumors C. Performs about the same as X-ray D. Is less accurate

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