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Preparing for a Mammogram |
Avoid using deodorants or powders on the day of the exam. These products contain ingredients that can cause a false positive reading on your mammogram.
Notify the technologist if you are breastfeeding, or if there is any possibility that you are pregnant.
For your comfort and convenience wear a two-piece outfit on the day of your mammogram, since you will be asked to undress from the waist up and put on a gown.
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During your mammogram the technologist will assist you to position your breast on a high resolution imaging plate for each picture. One positioned, a compression paddle will come down compressing the breast tissue. While this may be uncomfortable, it is the most important factor in obtaining the best possible views. As the picture is being taken you will be asked to lie still and hold your breath. Usually two pictures are taken of each breast.
One of our radiologists will interpret the exam and report directly to your physician.
If you have had a prior mammogram done elsewhere, please have those films sent to our facility so that we may compare them to your current exam.
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