Cancer - Breast Cancer

Why Does Mammography Require Uncomfortable Breast Compression?

Breast compression during mammography is necessary in order to:

Flatten the breast so there is less tissue overlap for better visualization

Allow the use of a lower x-ray dose since a thinner amount of breast tissue is being imaged

Immobilize the breast in order to eliminate image blurriness caused by motion

Reduce x-ray scatter which also leads to image degradation

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