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What Exactly is a Mammogram? A mammogram is a type of X-ray that examines the breast. It is used to detect and diagnose breast disease in women who have breast complaints, such as a lump, pain, or nipple discharge, as well as in women who do not have breast complaints. The procedure detects breast cancers, benign tumours, and cysts prior to palpation (touch).   Mammography cannot prove that an abnormal area is cancer, but if it raises a strong suspicion, tissue will be removed for a biopsy. Tissue can be removed via needle biopsy or open surgical biopsy and examined under a microscope to determine whether it is cancerous. Mammography has been used for about 30 years, and technological advances in the last 15 years have greatly improved both the technique and the results. Today, dedicated equipment used only for breast X-rays produces high-quality but low-radiation-dose studies. Radiation risks are regarded as insignificant. The advancement of Digital Mammography Technology a