Can mammograms detect breast cancers?

Yes most of the time: Accuracy of mammography in varies serious positive for ca any where from 78% to 90 % but over all not 100% as in biopsy. For the diagnosis other parameters are involved like specific findindings, besides age , family history, physical findings , genetic diseases , personal habits , medications etc regular breast examination , awareness is also essential for early diagnosis and cure.

Mammograms: Mammograms are the number 1 way that breast cancer is found in the us. The mammogram does not give a diagnosis, they only give a suspicion. Then a biopsy is done to give a diagnosis.

Mammograms: Detect calcifications and masses in some cases, but cannot prove the cancer, you need a biopsy to prove cancer. All cancers are not detectable by mammograms. There remains lively discussion about the value of mammograms, but used within guidelines, remains a good idea.