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Background Facts

Imaging Techniques

Which imaging technique is used to examine breast tissue and diagnose breast diseases?

Mammography is the specific imaging technique used to examine breast tissue and diagnose breast diseases. A small dose of radiation is passed through the breast tissue. Mammography has become a very important tool in diagnosing early breast cancer. Small tumors may be visible on a mammogram years before they may be felt physically by a woman or her healthcare provider.