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Mammograms

Mammograms are essential tools in detecting breast cancer in its early stages, offering higher chances of successful treatment and survival. There are two main types of mammograms: screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms.

Benefits: Early detection through screening mammograms can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment and survival.

Screening Mammograms

*No physician order is required

Purpose: Screening mammograms are routine examinations recommended for women without symptoms, usually starting at age 40 or earlier if there is a family history of breast cancer.
Frequency: They are typically performed annually or biennially, depending on individual risk factors and medical guidelines.
Procedure: During a screening mammogram, the breast is compressed between two plates, and X-ray images are taken to detect any abnormalities like tumors or microcalcifications.
Duration: The entire process usually takes about 20 minutes.
Considerations: False positives and false negatives are possible outcomes, so additional tests may be required to confirm or rule out any abnormalities.

Diagnostic Mammograms

*A physician's order is needed to schedule a diagnostic mammogram.

Purpose: Diagnostic mammograms are performed when a woman exhibits symptoms such as a lump, breast pain, skin changes, or discharge, or if abnormalities are detected in a screening mammogram.
Procedure: Similar to screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms involve X-ray imaging of the breast. However, more images may be taken, and additional views or techniques like magnification or spot compression may be employed to focus on specific areas of concern.
Duration: The duration can vary depending on the complexity of the case but typically takes about 30 minutes.
Considerations: While diagnostic mammograms offer more detailed information, they may also lead to further tests or procedures, depending on the findings.

Benefits: Diagnostic mammograms provide detailed information to assess suspicious findings detected during screening or to investigate breast abnormalities thoroughly.