MODEL RELEASED. Mammography. Radiographer positioning a woman's breast in an X-ray machine prior to taking a mammogram (breast X-ray). The breast is compressed between an upper plastic cover and an X-ray plate to allow a thorough examination of the breast tissue. The X-ray will be studied for any abnormal growths. If any growths are found,a biopsy is taken to determine whether the growth is cancerous. In the UK,all women over 50 are offered a mammogram every 3 years. Those in high-risk groups for breast cancer are screened more frequently and from an earlier age. This screening can detect tumours at an early stage,when they are more easily treatable | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Fermariello, Mauro |
Bildgröße: | 3433 px × 5150 px |
Modell-Rechte: | vorhanden |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |