Screening Mammography
The American Cancer Society recommends annual screening mammograms for all women after age 40, and earlier for those who are at high risk for breast cancer.
A screening mammogram comprised of two "views," or images, of each breast. The procedure typically takes five minutes to perform.
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The screening mammograms offered by Breast Health Services use an advanced digital format. This digital technology ensures a clear image and the most accurate results. Digital mammograms are available at the following locations:
- The Baptist Outpatient Center at Baptist Downtown
- Baptist Medical Center Beaches
- Baptist Medical Center Nassau
- Baptist Medical Center South
Within seconds, images from your mammogram are sent electronically to a team of experienced radiologists located at the Pavilion Breast Center at Baptist Downtown. Your mammogram study is read by a radiologist who specializes in breast imaging.
If your result is normal, and we have prior films to compare your current exam to, you will be notified with a letter from Breast Health Services within two weeks. This letter will explain your results in terms you can understand.
Suspicious or incomplete results are reported to the referring physician, along with a recommendation for follow-up testing, such as additional mammogram views and ultrasound, if necessary. A professional from Breast Health Services also calls you to schedule the additional testing your doctor has ordered, usually within two days. (Remember, a suspicious result does not always mean a woman has breast cancer; sometimes it is necessary to have further testing to ensure result accuracy.)