FAQ
What are the office hours?
Do I need to bring anything special to my first visit?
What can I expect at my first appointment?
What will my co-pay or balance be at the time of my appointment?
What should I do if I miss my appointment?
What is the difference between a screening and a diagnostic mammogram?
Why is a diagnostic mammogram necessary?
Is my mammogram covered by insurance?
Who is most likely to get breast cancer?
At what age should I get my first mammogram?
Women over 50 definitely should have annual mammograms. There has been some controversy whether women between 40-49 should have annual mammograms. Why? The younger age group tends to have denser breast tissue which looks very similar to cancer tissue and so, is harder to distinguish. With menopause this dense tissue is replaced by fatty tissue and cancers are much easier to see, leading to more accurate diagnosis.
Are mammograms painful?
What are some risk factors that increase breast cancer?
Can breast cancer be prevented?
Is breast cancer inherited?
Can breast cancer be cured?
Is it possible to diagnose cancer without a biopsy?
What is a breast biopsy?
If a lump or significant change is found on your mammogram, the reading radiologist may request the patient have the area biopsied. This procedure will be performed by a surgeon either in his office or in a surgery center. The surgical site will first be made numb, than a small tissue sample will be extracted and sent to pathology for review. Although the procedure may be a bit frightening, it is good to remember that a vast majority of biopsies do not turn out to be cancer. Unfortunately, a biopsy is currently the only way to achieve an accurate diagnosis of a suspicious abnormality.
When and why would I need a Breast MRI?
Should I get a mammogram if I have implants?
If I have had a lumpectomy or mastectomy, do I still need to get a mammogram?
Should I be tested for “the breast cancer gene”?
What should I expect during my Genius 3D mammogram exam?
The Genius exam is very similar to having a conventional 2D mammogram. Like a 2D mammogram, the technologist will position you, compress your breast, and take images from various angles. The technologist will view the images taken of your breast to ensure quality images have been captured for review. Our radiologist will review the images taken and report the results directly to your physician.
Who can have a Genius 3D mammogram?
All women who would undergo a standard 2D mammogram are approved to instead have a Genius 3D mammography exam.
Why a Genius 3D mammography exam?
A genius exam detects 41% more invasive breast cancers and reduces false positives by up to 40%, reducing your chances of receiving a callback. For more details on the benefits of a Genius 3D mammogram please visit our blog.