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screening mammogram is the best tool available for finding
breast cancer early, before symptoms appear. A mammogram is a
special kind of x-ray that produces detailed images of the
breast that are printed on film (standard) or stored directly in
a computer (digital). The Breast Center uses state of the art
full-field digital mammography equipment to provide sharper and
more detailed images of breast tissue for evaluation. Mammograms
can often detect a breast lump before it can be felt. Also, a
mammogram can show small deposits of calcium in the breast.
Although most calcium deposits are benign (not cancerous), a
cluster of tiny specks of calcium (called micro-calcifications)
may be an early sign of cancer. These computerized images can be
manipulated on the computer allowing the radiologist to examine
the tissue more closely. In addition they are able to be stored
and retrieved easily for additional review. For some women
digital images do make a dif