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Interventional Radiology
"Saving Your Life Could Be
in Your Own Hands"
What is a Mammogram?
A mammogram is a low dose x-ray of the breast. It is performed to detect
abnormal growths or changes in the breast, or to provide a baseline reference
for later comparison. It is an important way to help protect you against
breast cancer as it can find cancers too small to be felt by hand.
How does it work?
During the procedure, the breast is positioned on a radiographic breast
support and compression is applied with a plastic paddle while x-rays are
being taken. There may be discomfort during the three to five second period
of compression; however, compression is necessary to obtain the clearest
possible picture with the least amount of radiation. Usually two views
per breast are required for a complete screening.
Screening Mammography
Effective January 1, 1998, the Health Care Financing Administration, section
4101(a) of the BBA 1997 amends section 1834(c)(2)(A) and provides coverage
of Screening Mammography to women over the age of 39, if at least 11 months
have passed following the month in which the last screening mammography
was performed, and section 4101(b) of BBA 1997 amends sections 1833(b)
and 1834(c)(1)(C) of the Act to waive the Part B deductible requirement.
Early detection is the key
Remember, the best means of controlling breast cancer is by detecting it early.
- Know when to have a mammogram.
- Make a breast exam part of your annual health physical.
- Perform monthly self breast exams
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Further Reading
Where is this service performed?
See our guide to services by
facility.
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more information about mammography and other patient services.
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