Mammograms: Myths, Facts, and the Road to Better Breast Health
There may be nothing scarier than a cancer diagnosis, and hearing you have breast cancer is no exception. Early detection through the use of mammograms can help save your life. A mammogram is a non-invasive x-ray used to check for abnormalities in the breast.
The American College of Radiology says mammograms have helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the U.S. by nearly 40 percent in the last 30 years. But there are a myriad of myths and stigmas surrounding mammograms, which can cause concern for women. Upland Hills Health’s Dr. Jodi McGraw has 20 years of experience in women’s health. She brings clarity to the conversation surrounding breast health with four fast myth-busting facts:
