5 Myths About Mammograms

1. Radiation causes cancer.
2. A breast lump equals breast cancer.
3. No family history means you won’t get breast cancer.
4. Digital mammography doesn’t use compression.
5. You need a referral from your doctor to get screened.
Source: charlotteradiology.com
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