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A mammogram is the name for an x-ray carried out to the breast. A picture is taken of the breast, to check for any small changes that are too small to be felt. This helps to diagnose breast cancer at an early stage, so it can be treated.
This test is more suitable for women over 35 years old, as younger women's breast tissue is generally too dense to produce a clear image.
When you come for your mammogram, please make sure that you do not wear any talcum powder, deodorant, anti perspirant, perfume or body lotion. These can affect the x-ray pictures.
When you go for the mammogram, you will be asked to undress down to the waist and stand in front of the mammogram machine. Each breast will be rested in turn between the x-ray machine and x-ray plates so that it is compressed and flattened. Some women find the test uncomfortable when the breast is squashed, but the test only lasts a few mintues.
The mammogram can be taken in the Radiology Department of Noble's Hospital and in the screening facilities at Westmorland Road, Douglas.
A mammogram is the test used in breast screening. For more information on breast screening on the Isle of Man, click here.
