X-ray of the breast is called a mammogram. This is usally done in women over 40 to screen for any abnormalities in the breasts. Not all abnormalities are cancerous. However if there are any suspicious lesions are seen on a mammogram by a specialist, further tests such as a biopsy needs to be done.
It is important that the mammogram is done technically well and should be interpreted by a specialist. Mammograms are better done after the periods as the breasts are less tender and talcum powder should be avoided on the day of test.
The modern full field digital mammograms offer several advantages over the conventional film based ones.
If you are over forty please get a mammogram done. You will lose nothing and as the saying goes ' early detection of anything ominous will save your life'