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From the mobile mammography services offered through our Mobile Mammography Van to providing the revolutionary 3D digital tomosynthesis mammography, our breast care experts are here to help. We offer an attentive, experienced staff, coupled with leading-edge technology and integrated care, to deliver high-quality outcomes for you.
What it is: A screening mammogram is for women who have no symptoms of breast cancer.
In this test, an X-ray of the breast is taken from top to bottom and side to side. Radiologists look at the mammograms to determine if further attention is necessary. At TriHealth, we follow the American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging’s guidelines to begin annual screening at age 40 for women at average risk for breast cancer.
How to Prepare for Mammogram
What if the screening mammogram finds something unusual?
Between 8 to 12% of these screening mammograms identify something that may need further attention, including:
When further evaluation is completed, most women whose screening mammogram located a potential abnormality will be found to have nothing wrong.
What it is: A mammogram done for women whose screening mammograms detected some kind of abnormality.Often, magnification views can give a better picture of the area under question.
What if the diagnostic mammogram finds something unusual?
It depends on what was found. Some women may need additional images from mammography. Others may need additional mammograms and ultrasound.
TriHealth is proud to have brought the first 3D digital tomosynthesis to the public in Greater Cincinnati. There are many benefits to this state-of-the-art technology, including:
How Accurate are Mammograms?
Mammograms are accurate in 85 to 90% of the cases. They help detect abnormal tissue before it is large enough to be felt.
Still, it is possible that you could feel a lump that might not be visible on a mammogram. Tell your doctor anything you feel while examining your breasts!
How Does an Abnormality Appear on a Mammogram?
Something that needs further attention might be called a mass, lump, density, distortion or nodule. This might appear as:
What if They Think They See Something on my Mammogram?
This is a common question. The majority of abnormal findings from a mammogram are found either to be normal breast tissue or benign (noncancerous) tissue.
What it is: High-frequency sound waves (inaudible to humans) are transmitted through the breast. Echoes produce pictures of the breast and can zero in on a small area of concern. These ultrasound images can help specialists identify an array of conditions and diseases, including breast cancer.
Your provider may use ultrasound by itself or with other diagnostic tests.
An ultrasound can help determine: