A mammogram is a low dose x-ray of the breast. It is used to find cancer and other problems in the breast. Mammography can detect breast cancer up to two years before lumps can be felt during a physical breast exam.

It is important to remember that 8 out of every 10 lumps that are detected ARE NOT cancer. Even when cancer is detected, many breast cancers are cured if detected early and treated.

The American Cancer Society guidelines suggest that women have their first mammogram, a baseline, between ages 35-40. The American Medical Association recommends annual mammograms for women 40 years of age and up.

How Is a Mammogram Done? A technologist places the breast between two flat surfaces. These surfaces are gently pressed together to flatten the breast to an even thickness. Mammograms do not have to be painful. Technologists at Southeastern Radiology are trained to work with the patient to determine the right amount of compression and to reach each patient’s own comfort level.

We think your mammogram deserves a Second Look.

Second Look…What is It? Second look is a computer-aided detection system which assists radiologists by providing a second review of mammograms to help identify potentially cancerous lesions. It does not require any additional procedures for the patient. A standard mammogram is all that is needed.

There is a difference between a screening and diagnostic mammogram:
A screening mammogram is performed on women who are not having any signs or symptoms of a breast problem. The study includes two views of each breasts. The results are conveyed to the patient by mail.

The Mammography Department at Southeastern Radiology is FDA certified with over 10 years experience
and a Center of Excellence rating.

The Mammography Department is accredited by the American College of Radiology.