Mammogram
treatments submit a link
Some tips on what to look for in a mammography facility to minimize the discomfort of getting a mammogram.
What getting a mammogram looks like
How Stuff Works
An schematic of a woman getting a mammogram.
self-help submit a link
The basics of mammography
Breast Cancer
Introduction to the four most important things to keep in mind about mammograms.
What you can do to minimize the discomfort of a mammogram.
A great self-playing voiced slide show that explains the basics about breast cancer and how mammogram screens can help prevent it.
What does this mean?
Gyno
Translating results of a mammogram from doctor-speak to plain English.
risks submit a link
Should you get a mammogram?
US News
Recommended age for getting the first mammogram has changed from 35 to 40, but how early is too early when your health is on the line?
Screening mammograms and breast cancer
National Cancer Institute
A comprehensive Q and A discussion about breast cancer risks and the pros and cons of getting a screening mammogram.
alternatives submit a link
No more breast compression
Breast Cancer
A new Computed Tomography (CT) device awaiting FDA approval could be more accurate than a mammogram and does not involve painful breast compression.
Click to give
Breast Cancer Site
Clicking a link on this site will automatically send a donation from a sponsor to a mammogram charity fund, and it's absolutely free for you!
Pain-free mammogram
Ivanhoe Broadcast News
Getting a mammogram can be uncomfortable, and the results difficult to interpret. Tomosynthesis is a process that's essentially a pain-free three-dimensional mammogram.



