X-ray mammography is the ‘gold’ standard in breast cancer detection since it has high specificity, more than 92%.
In Russia, under Order No.1006n of 03.12.2012 On the Order of Screening Organization Among Adults, mammography is a mandatory procedure for women aged 39 and older.
Nevertheless, X-ray diagnostics raises reasonable concerns among the population. In most cases the condition of mammary glands can be checked using the method of electrical impedance mammography or ultrasonography, which are absolutely harmless. And only in the case of lesion detection, X-ray examination can be used for clarification.