Breast cancer screening is performed by taking an x-ray of the breast, also known as a mammogram. Mammography is a method that helps detect cancer at an early stage by taking x-rays of the breast. This method aims to detect breast cancer in its early stages by taking x-rays of all women over a certain age.

Screening mammography is a method in which women with no symptoms are screened for breast cancer through a mammogram.
Screening mammography is the most widely used early diagnosis method for breast cancer worldwide.

A breast cancer reaches palpable size in 8-10 years. The goal of mammography is to detect breast cancer before it can be palpated. Breast cancer can be detected 3-4 years before it can be palpated with mammography.

TURKISH RADIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
TRD Breast Radiology Working Group Breast Cancer Radiologic Screening Standards