Ambient light reflects off the surface of the mammogram and reduces the density levels the human eye can see.[5] As much as 30% of the film contrast value can be lost to the human eye with as little as 50 lux of room lighting. Film viewing conditions in mammography The film contrasts ...
The woman’s doctor told her that she didn’t need an MRI since a recent mammogram and ultrasound were normal. But she insisted—and refused to leave until she got an MRI order. The screening uncovered stage I breast cancer.“It’s not difficult to catch breast cancer early,” says Dr....