Why Mammogram Screenings Matter: Saving Lives Through Early Detection

What to Expect at a Mammogram

To prepare for your mammogram, wear pants or a skirt instead of a dress, since you'll undress from the waist up. Also, avoid wearing perfume or deodorant, as they can show up as spots on the X-ray.

When you arrive, you will change out of your shirt and into a gown. Your technologist will ask you to stand before a special X-ray machine. Your breast will rest on one plate while another compresses the tissue.

Compression during a mammogram can be uncomfortable and even cause pain. However, we've partnered with Solis Mammography to offer SmartCurve technology. These curved plates distribute pressure more evenly, reducing pinching and discomfort. To ease pain even more, try not to schedule your mammogram right before or during your period, as your breasts might be more tender.

A specially trained radiologist will review your images and share their findings with your provider. You will receive your results a few days to weeks later.

When Should I Get a Mammogram?

Most organizations now recommend women get a yearly mammogram starting at age 40. However, more women younger than 40 are getting breast cancer. All women should talk with their providers about their breast cancer risk by age 25. Your provider may recommend specific screenings or tests based on your risk factors.

Even women with breast implants or no family history should get mammograms. Read more on how we debunk these and other mammogram myths.

Schedule Your Mammogram

It really is true: Early detection saves lives. Protect your health by scheduling your mammogram today - and encouraging loved ones to schedule theirs, too.

Schedule your mammogram online or call 855-530-2383. You'll need a prescription to schedule your mammogram, which you can get from your primary care provider.