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A mammogram is a safe, low-dose x-ray of the inside of your breasts, which can show changes too small to be felt by touch. This procedure requires compressing the breasts firmly between a plastic compression paddle and the film. This vigorous compression is essential in imaging your breasts to decrease the radiation dosage and obtain clear pictures of the inside breast structures.
There may be temporary discomfort with your breast compression, but most patients experience only a pressure sensation. Many women tell us that the experience is not as painful as they had expected. Breast compression is not dangerous and will not damage the breast tissue. Breast compression will not cause breast cancer.
We offer 3D and screening mammograms at locations in east, north and south Indianapolis, Kokomo and Anderson.
Additional services—3D mammography, diagnostic testing, breast MRI and bone densitometry—are listed by each location.
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We offer 3D mammography, a revolutionary new screening and diagnostic tool designed for early breast cancer detection that can be done in conjunction with a traditional 2D digital mammogram.
For a 3D mammogram, a computer produces a 3D image of your breast tissue in one millimeter slices. The radiologist can scroll through images of your entire breast like pages of a book. This helps the radiologist see breast detail in a way never before possible to gain a better understanding of your breast tissue during screening and feel confident in their assessment. There is also less chance your doctor will call you back later for a ‘second look’ because they can see the breast tissue more clearly.
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A screening mammogram is scheduled when a woman requires a routine mammogram. She is not experiencing any breast problems or symptoms and has no current history of breast disease.
A diagnostic mammogram is scheduled when a patient is experiencing new breast symptoms (a new lump, new nipple discharge, skin thickening or dimpling) as additional evaluation or short-term follow-up of recent breast problems.
A breast ultrasound is a painless technique that uses sound waves to visualize the internal structures of your breasts to identify fluid-filled cysts or solid nodules. Since ultrasound best detects certain types of problems under very specific conditions, it is not necessary for every woman to have this test.
3D mammograms are recommended for all women over the age of 40. Many insurances cover 3D mammograms. Talk to our Pricing Support Center (844-786-9503) if you have questions about insurance coverage.
Mammography screening refers to the routine practice of breast evaluation by an x-ray in women who have no apparent symptoms of breast cancer. Mammography screening seeks to detect breast cancer at early stages of development, resulting in more treatable options.
In 1992, the U.S. Congress passed the Mammography Quality Standards Act to ensure that mammography performed at more than 10,000 facilities throughout the country is of high quality and is reliable.
A certificate issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration must be displayed prominently at each facility in order to lawfully perform mammography. This certificate serves as evidence that the facility meets these standards.
For most women, mammography screening should begin at age 40 and be repeated yearly.
Effective January 1, 1998, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the allowed amount and waive the deductible amount for screening mammograms every year for patients over age 40.
The mammogram should be scheduled when the breasts will be the least tender. Women are asked to wear two-piece clothing to make undressing more convenient.
You will be asked to undress from the waist up only and to remove any deodorant and/or powders from the breast area. The mammogram will be performed by a specially trained radiologic technologist.
You will stand next to the x-ray machine and two flat surfaces will then compress each breast individually for a few seconds. Compression is necessary to produce the best picture using the lowest amount of radiation possible. It may feel slightly uncomfortable.
Cancer risk means the possibility of developing the disease. Individual, medical, environmental and genetic factors are known to increase a woman's chance of developing breast cancer. Every woman has some degree of risk for developing breast cancer simply because she is a woman. However, the risk is not the same for all women.
Mammography is the most effective method to detect breast cancer. In fact, 3D mammograms are 40% more effective than traditional mammograms. It is still important to do your monthly breast self-exams. If you feel any changes in how your breasts feel or if you find lumps, talk to your primary care doctor.
