Mammography

Before scheduling a mammogram, we recommend that you discuss any new findings or problems in your breasts with your doctor. In addition, inform your doctor of any prior surgeries, hormone use, and family or personal history of breast cancer.

Do not schedule your mammogram for the week before your period if your breasts are usually tender during this time. The best time for a mammogram is one week following your period. Always inform your doctor or mammogram technologist if there is any possibility that you are pregnant.

We also recommend you:

• Do not wear deodorant, talcum powder or lotion under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the exam. These can appear on the mammogram as calcium spots.
• Describe any breast symptoms or problems to the technologist performing the exam.
• Please make every attempt to obtain your previous mammogram films. In order to provide the quality of care that you deserve, it is very important that you bring your previous films with you to your appointment so that our radiologist can compare them with your current films in order to check for any possible changes. 
• Ask when your results will be available; do not assume the results are normal if you do not hear from your doctor or our facility.