Mammograms are not perfect. Learn about some of the limits of mammography, such as false-negative and false-positive results, overdiagnosis, and overtreatment.| www.cancer.org
It's common to be called back after a mammogram; it doesn't mean you have breast cancer. Learn why you might be called back and what other tests might be done.| www.cancer.org
Breast cancer is not common during pregnancy, and it can be harder to find. Learn more about finding breast cancer when you are pregnant.| www.cancer.org
Many breast lumps turn out to be caused by fibrosis or cysts, which are non-cancerous (benign) changes in breast tissue. Learn more here.| www.cancer.org
Doctors reading your mammogram results will look for different types of breast changes such as small white spots, masses, and other changes. Learn more.| www.cancer.org
Learn about breast ultrasound, often used to look at a breast change that is felt on an exam or seen on a mammogram, to aid in early detection of breast cancer.| www.cancer.org
Learn about what your mammogram results mean, including the BI-RADS system that doctors use to describe the findings they see.| www.cancer.org
Having dense breasts is common. Learn more about what it means to have dense breasts and how this can affect mammograms and your risk of breast cancer.| www.cancer.org