Category: Mammography

Mammography vs. thermography: What’s the difference? If you are a woman who is 40 years of age or older, you probably know the importance of annual breast cancer screenings. Making sure that you have your breast screening at least once a year is vital to lower your risk for breast cancer. Experts say 1 in 8 […]

When October arrives, so does the annual campaign to bring awareness to the impact of breast cancer. Following a challenging year for many families, breast cancer prevention is more vital than ever. Last year, breast cancer screenings declined by 87%, so 2021 is crucial to remind women about early detection. In the United States alone, one […]

Are you feeling any breast pain? Have you come across something concerning during a routine breast self-exam? Has your doctor ever mentioned mammograms to you during your visits? Do you know the difference between a screening and a diagnostic mammogram? If you don’t know much about mammography, you are not alone. Generally speaking, a mammogram is a […]

After your mammogram appointment, you likely won’t receive immediate results. You might wait several days up to a few weeks, depending on the imaging center you use. Once the mammogram findings are ready, you’ll receive a report. Your doctor will also get a copy and may want to go over it with you, depending on […]

When you get a mammogram, your technologist and your doctor will look at the images, noting any spots or abnormalities. It’s typical for small white spots to appear on a mammogram, and these spots aren’t always a reason for alarm. While trying to read your mammogram results might be confusing or anxiety-inducing, spots on a […]