Mammography is a key tool for early breast cancer detection, reducing mortality rates by up to 40%

 It helps identify small changes and abnormalities in the breast, such as cysts, tumors or calcifications, even before they can be felt physically

BI-RADS system: 

A grading system that helps doctors assess the risk of breast cancer, It ranges from normal to highly suspicious

Key terms to understand:

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Masses and calcifications:

Abnormalities that could be benign or cancerous

Breast density:

Dense tissue may require more detailed evaluation

Mammography also helps monitor treatment progress for patients with breast cancer or guide decisions on surgery