Mammography

 

A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early.

FDA certifies the places that give mammograms in the U.S. It's a law called the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). FDA regulates the standards for the mammography machines and the training for the people who give mammograms.   FDA keeps a list of all certified places where you can get a mammogram like a: Doctor's Office Clinic Hospital X-ray Center Mobile Van   To find a certified site near you, go to www.fda.gov/findmammography and put in your zip code.