Here’s what to expect when you book a breast cancer screening.

According to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, the screening itself is fairly straightforward.

These plastic plates will also shift to get to get a side view of each breast.

Woman getting a mammogram

This squeezing of the breasts can be uncomfortable for some people.

Typically, you will receive the results from your mammogram within a couple of weeks.

Depending on the test results, you may need to schedule further tests.

Woman getting a mammogram