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A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early.


FDA certifies the places that give mammograms in the U.S. It's a law called the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). FDA regulates the standards for the mammography machines and the training for the people who give mammograms. FDA keeps a list of all certified places where you can get a mammogram like a: Doctor's Office Clinic Hospital X-ray Center Mobile Van To find a certified site near you, go to www.fda.gov/findmammography and put in your zip code.

FDA certifies the places that give mammograms in the U.S. It's a law called the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). FDA regulates the standards for the mammography machines and the training for the people who give mammograms.

FDA keeps a list of all certified places where you can get a mammogram like a:

Doctor's Office
Clinic
Hospital
X-ray Center
Mobile Van

To find a certified site near you, go to www.fda.gov/findmammography and put in your zip code.

4 Mammogram Myths
Knowing the truth about mammography could help save your life, or the life of someone you love. This infographic can help you separate fact from fiction and better understand the procedure and its importance.	Go to Flickr to view image in different sizes or download. View the infographic and plain text.

4 Mammogram Myths

Knowing the truth about mammography could help save your life, or the life of someone you love. This infographic can help you separate fact from fiction and better understand the procedure and its importance.

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