Mammography is a low-level x-ray of the breasts. Its primary purpose is to detect lesions (abnormal growths) in the breast that may be too small or deeply buried to be felt in regular breast self-examination. Mammography is generally considered to be the best screening tool for early detection of breast cancer – which is extremely important, because, with early detection and prompt treatment, many women who develop breast cancer can survive.
The American Cancer Society recommends that every woman have a baseline mammogram around age 35, to establish what is normal in her breasts. It is recommended that women have a mammogram every one to two years between the ages of 40 and 49, and once a year after age 50. Your doctor may recommend mammography earlier or more frequently if your medical history indicates that you are at risk for breast cancer.
Our patients will find our mammography services to be private, compassionate and complete. Our qualified and licensed technologists provide our patients the essentials of breast healthcare education and assistance through the procedure. We understand the normal anxiety that is often associated with mammography and so we strive to make each patient's experience as comfortable as possible. Our mammography program is accredited by both MQSA and ACR.
As with all services provided at our center, it is our goal to ensure a pleasant and safe experience for our patients and to provide quick and accurate diagnostic information to our referring physicians to assist them in the treating their patients.
