At the Cheyenne
Women's Imaging Pavilion, we offer you a quiet, comfortable and
private environment for your mammography examination. Your
examination is performed by one of our technologists, specially
trained and certified in mammography and registered with the ARRT
(American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
Both
the American College of Radiology and the Food and Drug Administration accredit
our facility and all examinations are interpreted by radiologists that are certified by the
American Board of Radiology.
About
Mammography
Mammography
safely images the internal tissues of the
breast by
using low-dose
exposures
to detect breast
disease. A mammogram can detect
changes in the breast approximately two years before it can be felt
by doing breast self-exams. The benefits of mammography outweigh the
minimal risk of radiation exposure. Our facility uses state of the art equipment
and low-dose film ensuring you receive a high quality exam with the lowest
radiation dose possible.
An
examination takes approximately 30 minutes and must be ordered by your primary
care physician. A mammogram generally consists of four films, two images
of each breast. After the initial images have been processed additional
films may be required to better visualize certain areas of the breast. It
is also not unusual for a follow up ultrasound examination for
further evaluation.
Compression
is the key to achieving a high quality image. Some women may experience discomfort during
the examination. However, compression decreases radiation dose to the breast as
well as improving the technical factors important for proper imaging.
The
American Cancer Society suggests women begin having mammograms by age 40
and continue yearly for the rest of their lives. Early detection is your best protection.
changes in the breast approximately two years before it can be felt
by doing breast self-exams. The benefits of mammography outweigh the
minimal risk of radiation exposure. Our facility uses state of the art equipment
and low-dose film ensuring you receive a high quality exam with the lowest
radiation dose possible.