Other services include: nutrition counseling, psychologist support, and
bone densitometry.
Diagnosis Of Breast
Disease
If your screening exam is abnormal you will undergo further imaging
studies at the Breast
Center. This may include diagnostic mammography, which
includes multiple views of the breast and possibly magnification
views. Also, ultrasound may be performed at the Center to
further refine the imaging.
Breast Physical Examination
Mammography alone fails to detect about 10% of breast
abnormalities. Whenever an area of concern is demonstrated by a
referring physician or patient self breast examination, we can provide a
diagnostic breast physical examination.
Preparations
For Mammography Or
Image-Guided Biopsy
Avoid caffeinated products for one week prior to
your appointment. This can
decrease breast tenderness
and make your exam more comfortable.
Schedule your mammogram for the week following your period,
if you are
still menstruating, This is when your breast are least
tender.
On the day of
your exam do not wear deodorant, body or face powder.
These
products can contain metallic elements that can be seen on the
mammogram
and give false readings.
Wear a lose fitting, two piece outfit.