A mammography unit is specialized medical Imaging that uses a Low –dose x-ray system to provide targeted imaging of the breast. It is used during mammography exams (called a mammogram to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, as well as in the diagnosis of a variety of other conditions.
KHCC’s systems are not only used for screenings, but also in analysis, staging, and follow-up. An increasing number of diagnostic and follow-up procedures are scheduled for breast cancer patients, who represent 37% of the total cases of cancer in females in Jordan. Mammograms aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women, and can have a significant impact patient management plans. For example, in women under the age of forty, mammography services can negate the need for radiation treatment and procedures
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