Infographic: ACR aims to educate patients on mammography

Evan Godt | | Health Imaging | Screening

The American College of Radiology has released a new infographic as part of its “Mammography Saves Lives” initiative.

The infographic is designed to be shared with patients to educate them on the actual risks of call back, supplemental imaging and biopsy. You can view the infographic below (click for larger version):

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Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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