About Us
Understanding Breast Biopsy
Understanding Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Understanding Mammography
Your Mammo Report
Understanding Osteoporosis and Bone Density
Understanding Heart Disease in Women
Getting a Good Diagnosis
Medical Milestones for Women (20-30 Something, Fabulous 40s, Nifty 50-60s)
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Understanding
Your Mammo Report
Why is the report sent to me?
Federal regulations now require that written mammography reports must be sent to the patient by the interpreting doctor within
30 days of the mammogram. A report of your mammogram will also be sent to your doctor.
 What will the report tell me?
Most women will receive a report telling them
that their mammogram was normal. If any irregularities are detected in your mammogram, your report will tell you what your next step should be. Don't panic! Most irregularities
turn out to be nothing to be concerned about.
If my mammogram was normal,
do I need a mammogram in
the future?
In a word, YES! It is wonderful news that your mammogram is normal, but please remember that in order to maintain good breast health,
it is essential to continue having routine
mammograms, at least once each year.
What if my mammogram was
NOT normal?
Don't panic! Your report may say that your mammogram showed an area
that is believed to
be benign (not
cancerous), but that a six month follow-up mammogram should be done to confirm that there is no change.
Do I need other types of testing
after my mammogram?
A small percentage of women will receive a
report saying that the mammogram showed an abnormality and that additional testing is needed to clarify the findings. The additional tests may
be a more detailed (diagnostic) mammogram,
an ultrasound of the breast, or both. In most cases, follow-up testing proves there is nothing
to be concerned about. However, if follow-up
testing is recommended, it is important to
contact your doctor immediately to set up
your additional tests.
The 5 commandments of
good breast health
- Perform a breast self-exam every month.
- Have a clinical breast exam conducted by
a healthcare professional every year.
- If warning signs appear such as pain, a
lump you can feel or nipple discharge, see
your doctor immediately.
- Talk with your doctors about ways to
reduce your risk.
- Set a schedule of regular, annual mammograms.
Remember... While mammography is
the most accurate method
for early detection, not all
cancers are found through
mammography. For that
reason, it is of the utmost
importance to remember the
five commandments of good
breast health.
Be a partner in your health
decisions
Women must be their own best advocates
and take responsibility for their health.
A good way to do that is by committing
to routine screening exams, such as Pap
smears and mammograms, as recommended
by your doctor.
If you have questions, concerns, (or
compliments!) about our mammography
service, please call us. We look
forward to seeing you again.
Call the Women's Health Imaging Center
to schedule your appointment for your
mammogram, bone density test, ultrasound exam or breast MRI.
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