SOFT TISSUE IMAGING WITH THE INVISIBLE RAYS: THE PHYSICS AND APPLICATION OF MAMMOGRAPHY IN THE EARLY DETECTION AND THE TREATMENT OF CANCER-A REVIEW

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to explain the well established theory of mammography in a very crisp manner. Mammography is a method for capturing images of the breast using characteristic x-rays. Compared to conventional radiography, here the prerequisites are somewhat unique and distinct. The breast imaging technology was further improved with a focus on minimizing radiation exposure while maintaining the highest level of diagnostic image quality. In this study, x-ray tube, target materials, image receptors, compression device, scattered radiation and filtration are discussed in the simplest possible manner in relation to the imaging requirements for mammography. Regarding the use of ionizing radiation for breast imaging, there are two schools of thought. Mammography was seen as both a benefit in case of early detection of cancer and a risk as it went through its early stages of development. In order to understand its advantages and disadvantages and to establish its ideal function, numerous studies were conducted. According to various reports, breast imaging raises the risk of breast cancer in asymptomatic women under the age of fifty. Another group of researchers contends that mammography has significant advantages and thus contributes to the welfare of the patients. This review study tries to illuminate the benefits of mammography in the detection of carcinoma, pre-carcinoma conditions like masses, clusters of micro-calcifications, distortion of structure in breast tissue. Mammography contributes in a significant way in the treatment of breast cancer using ionizing radiation. The abstract should appear like this. The abstract should appear like this. The abstract should appear like this. The abstract should appear like this. The abstract should appear like this.