About Your Appointment

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There is certain information the technologist will need to know the day of your mammogram.  Below are a list of questions you will be asked prior to your examination.

• Are you pregnant?
  • No, then know the date of your last menstrual period or if you've had a hysterectomy.
  • Yes, please let us know before your appointment date.  Mammography is not recommended during pregnancy.
• Are you having any problems with your breasts?
  • It's important to let the technologist know if you've discovered a lump, have pain, skin changes, discharge from the nipple or any thing else you have noticed that is unusual.
• If you have had any hormonal changes such as menopause or had your ovaries removed.  The technologist will need to know if you are currently taking hormone replacement (estrogen) therapy (HRT)?
• Do you have a relative that has breast cancer.  If so, what age was your relative at the time the cancer was diagnosed?
• In your medical history have you had Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia or Ovarian Cancer?
• Have you had any surgery on your breasts? 
  • What year was the surgery performed?
  • What was the diagnosis given to you?
• If you have you been treated for breast cancer have you ever had Chemotherapy or Radiation as part of your treatment?
• Do you have breast implants? 
  • If yes, what type of implants and when was the surgery?