Is compression necessary, even if the patient has sensitive breasts?
Yes. Each breast is gently but firmly compressed using a clear plastic device just for a few seconds. It is important that the breast is compressed to obtain the clearest possible picture and the lowest radiation dose. Compression stops the breast moving during the exposure. Some women find mammography uncomfortable, similar to have the blood pressure taken.
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