About 20% of biopsies result in a diagnosis of breast cancer and the remaining 80% represent a false alarm. (“Digital,” 2009) Many times depending on how extensive the cancer is a lumpectomy or mastectomy is performed. A lumpectomy is where a portion of the breast is removed. A mastectomy is where the entire affected breast is removed. Chemotherapy or radiation treatments are often used as well. The earlier the cancer is discovered and the smaller the cancer is upon detection, the better long-term prognosis for the woman and the less radical the procedures needed. (“Digital,” 2009) The advancements in mammography are continuously developing worldwide. Due to the significant increase in breast cancer in the past several years, now women are more aware of the disease and prevention. Most women now know their risks of developing breast cancer; therefore mammograms are being performed more routinely after the age of
About 20% of biopsies result in a diagnosis of breast cancer and the remaining 80% represent a false alarm. (“Digital,” 2009) Many times depending on how extensive the cancer is a lumpectomy or mastectomy is performed. A lumpectomy is where a portion of the breast is removed. A mastectomy is where the entire affected breast is removed. Chemotherapy or radiation treatments are often used as well. The earlier the cancer is discovered and the smaller the cancer is upon detection, the better long-term prognosis for the woman and the less radical the procedures needed. (“Digital,” 2009) The advancements in mammography are continuously developing worldwide. Due to the significant increase in breast cancer in the past several years, now women are more aware of the disease and prevention. Most women now know their risks of developing breast cancer; therefore mammograms are being performed more routinely after the age of