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Which type of mammography captures images of the breast from different angles?
Which type of mammography captures images of the breast from different angles?
- Digital mammography
- Thermography
- Film-screen mammography
- 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) (correct)
What is the recommended age to start regular mammography screening for women with an average risk of breast cancer?
What is the recommended age to start regular mammography screening for women with an average risk of breast cancer?
- 50 years old (correct)
- 55 years old
- 45 years old
- 40 years old
What is a potential drawback of mammography screening?
What is a potential drawback of mammography screening?
- May not detect all breast cancers, especially in dense breast tissue (correct)
- Causes discomfort during the procedure
- Requires frequent screening appointments
- Exposes the body to radiation