This video answers all your questions about mammograms
Why you have them
How they work
Are they dangerous
... and much much more.

All the links to the references I've used to research this video are in in the description below.

I'm Dr Liz O'Riordan, a breast cancer surgeon who's had breast cancer three times. I'm an expert in all things breast cancer. If you've got a question I'll answer it for you

00:00 Intro
00:51 What is a mammogram?
01:17 What happens when you have a mammogram?
02:13 When should you have a mammogram?
03:00 Do mammograms hurt?
03:30 What should you wear for a mammogram?
03:50 Do mammograms cause cancer by bruising your breast?
04:06 Can you wear deodorant for a mammogram?
04:43 Can you have a mammogram if you have breast implants?
05:01 Can you have a mammogram if you’re a wheelchair user?
05:18 Do you still need a mammogram after a mastectomy?
05:28 Do I need a 3D mammogram?


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https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskf...
https://www.acr.org//media/ACR/Files...
https://www.diagnosticimaging.com/vie...
https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...

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