Mammography uses special X-ray images to detect abnormal growths or changes in the breast tissue.利用特殊的乳腺X射线图像检测异常生长或改变乳房组织。 Mammograms performed on healthy, normal breasts provide a baseline reference for later comparison.乳腺上进行健康，正常的乳房提供了一个基准参考稍后的比较。

Using a machine and X-ray film made especially for breast tissue, a technician compresses the breast and takes pictures from at least two different angles, creating a set of images for each of your breasts.用一台机器和X光片作出特别是对乳腺组织，技术员压缩乳房的照片，并从至少两个不同的角度，建立了一套图像为您的每个乳房。 This set of images is called a mammogram.这套图片是所谓的乳房X线照片。 Breast tissue appears white and opaque and fatty tissue appears darker and translucent.乳腺组织出现白色不透明和脂肪组织似乎暗，半透明。

In a screening mammogram, the breast is X-rayed from top to bottom and from side to side.在检查乳房X线照片，是乳腺X光检查从上到下，从一方方。 A diagnostic mammogram focuses in on a particular lump or area of abnormal tissue.诊断性乳房X线照片侧重于对某一特定一次性或地区的异常组织。

Why Do I Need a Mammogram?为什么我需要进行X线照相？

Mammograms are performed as part of a regular physical exam or to evaluate any unusual changes in the breast.乳腺执行的一部分，定期进行身体检查或评估任何不寻常的变化，乳腺癌。

A mammogram can help your healthcare provider decide if a lump, growth or change in your breast needs further testing.进行X线照相可以帮助您的医疗保健提供商决定是否整，增长或改变你的乳房需要进一步的测试。 The mammogram is also used to look for lumps that are too small to be felt during a physical exam.的乳房X线照片也被用来寻找肿块是太小，被认为在物理考试。

Why Should I Get a Mammogram?我为什么要获得乳房X线照片？

Mammography is your best defense against breast cancer because it can detect the disease in its early stages, before it can be felt during a breast examination.乳腺X线摄影是你最好的抵御乳腺癌，因为它可以检测到疾病的早期阶段，才能觉得在乳房检查。 Research has clearly shown that mammography can increase breast cancer survival.研究已经清楚地表明，乳房X线照相术可提高乳腺癌生存率。

How Should I Prepare For a Mammogram?我应该如何准备进行X线照相？

Inform your doctor or the technician performing the test if you are pregnant or think that you may be.通知你的医生或技术员进行测试，如果您怀孕或认为您可能。

No dietary changes are necessary.没有饮食的变化是必要的。 Take your medicines as usual.你像往常一样的药品。

Do not wear body powder, cream, deodorant or lotion on your chest the day of the test.不要穿身体粉，奶油，除臭剂或洗剂在您的胸部一天的测试。 These substances may interfere with the X-rays.这些物质可能会干扰X射线。

You will be asked to remove all clothing above the waist and you will be given a hospital gown to wear.您将被要求删除所有服装的腰部以上，你将得到医院的袍子穿。 You may want to wear a two-piece outfit the day of the test.您可能要穿着两件装备一天的测试。

You will be asked to remove all jewelry.您将被要求删除所有珠宝。

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