Radiology

Mammography

Mammography uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine breasts. Mammograms can help detect early breast cancer in women experiencing no symptoms, as well as diagnose breast disease in women with lumps, pain or nipple discharge.

All Technologists at St. Mary’s hold an additional registry in Mammography.

• On the morning of your test, wash your breasts and underarms, but do not use deodorant, powder, or perfume
• You will need to undress from the waist up
• The technologist will position your breast to get the best test results
• Each of your breasts will be compressed. This helps get the most complete x-ray image
• More x-rays are sometimes needed. You will be called to schedule them.
• You should be notified of your test results in writing. Ask about this on the day of your appointment.
• Have mammograms as often as your healthcare provider recommends. Also be sure to do regular breast self-exams.

• Screening Mammograms
• Diagnostic Mammograms
• Core Biopsies, Breast
• Stereotactic Breast Imaging

• GE DMR
• GE DMR plus

• Monday through Friday - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturdays - 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Questions? Call us, 217-464-2159.