What is Mammography used for?

Breast imaging, including as part of Everight's breast cancer screening.

What should I expect during Mammography?

Each breast is compressed briefly between two plates while images are taken. Compression is uncomfortable for a short time and is necessary for image quality.

Medical Imaging · Radiography

Digital Mammography

Dedicated low-dose X-ray imaging of breast tissue, using direct-radiography technology.

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What you need to know

Mammography, explained.

What it is: Dedicated low-dose X-ray imaging of breast tissue, using direct-radiography technology.
What it is used for: Breast imaging, including as part of Everight's breast cancer screening.
What to expect: Each breast is compressed briefly between two plates while images are taken. Compression is uncomfortable for a short time and is necessary for image quality.

How to prepare

There are practical things worth knowing before a mammogram. Contact the centre and our team will talk you through them.

Everight's digital X-ray room, with the direct-radiography detector and tube positioned for an examination

Care during your examination

Radiology equipment and environments often appear cold and intimidating, but our team is trained and motivated to give maximum care and support to patients during their examinations.

Everight's imaging suite at the Abuja headquarters

Every image is reviewed, analysed, managed and stored on a digital archiving communication system.

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Digital Mammography

Mammography, explained.

Related modalities.

Digital X-Ray

Fluoroscopy

Other modalities.

Better health decisions start with a better diagnosis.