History
Mammograms have been around since when?
The 1900's
What does ALARA stand for?
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What are the 2 types of mammograms?
2D and 3D
Who first published about mammography?
Dr.Raul Leborgne
Patients should remove what before do a mammorgram?
Everything from the waist up (including jewelry, clothing, etc.)
What is at least one limitation of mammography
It is limited to the breast and is generally uncomfortable for the patient
Early uses used high levels of radiation that were how many time more than todays levels?
50-100 times more
Tech should note the location of scars, masses, moles, warts, and ____
tattoos
Mammograms are key in _____ detection of breast cancer?
Early
Who is credited for inventing mammograms?
Albert Salomon
What is the usual KVP for a mammogram?
20-40 KVP
Breast Cancer account for what percent of all new cancers for women. (10, 15, 30, 25)
15 percent
When were mammograms first discovered?
1913
For mammograms, the most common protection for tech is the_______
Lead Barrier
What percent of cancer death are from breast cancers?
7.1 percent