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My doctor wants me to get a mammogram, what does it involve?
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A mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts. It involves having two pictures taken of each breast. The first picture is called the craniocaudal view and is taken from above your collarbone down towards your feet. The second picture is called the mediolateral oblique view and is taken at an angle from the side of your body. Both views are used to check for any signs of cancer in the breast tissue.