3D Mammography
To schedule, click below or call (833) 546-4968, option 2.
Schedule a Screening Mammogram
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Lutheran Downtown Hospital provides helpful services to educate women on breast health, and encourages self-exams and routine screenings. We utilize imaging technology that may detect breast cancer at the earliest stages, when treatment can be most effective. The combination of caring technologists and imaging technology allows us to deliver quality care.
Screening Mammograms
A screening mammogram is a special X-ray picture of the breast performed in women without symptoms to allow for the early diagnosis of breast cancer or other breast abnormalities. Following the American College of Radiology (ACR) guidelines for screening mammograms can help improve the chances that breast cancer can be found early and treated successfully.
For women of average risk, yearly mammograms begin at age 40. Women at higher risk should consult their primary care provider as early as age 25 for guidance. For ACR recommendations, visit acr.org.
Diagnostic Mammograms
Diagnostic mammograms are performed when you have a symptom such as a lump felt by you or your doctor, thickening in your breast, nipple discharge, change in breast size or shape, or localized pain in the breast. Diagnostic mammograms may also be performed if you have had an abnormal screening mammogram, a personal breast cancer history, or as a follow-up to an abnormal mammogram.
3D Mammography
According to the ACR, 3D mammography or breast tomosynthesis can:
- Provide clearer images and faster results than digital (2D) mammography and can also complement standard 2D mammography
- Enhance visibility, which can decrease the need for additional images and reduce “call backs” and anxiety over false alarms
- Be especially helpful in screening dense breasts, since the tissue can be viewed in paper-thin “slices”
- In addition, breast tomosynthesis uses very low X-ray energy, and radiation exposure is within FDA guidelines.
Schedule a screening mammogram online or call (833) 546-4968, option 2 for screening and diagnostic appointments at Lutheran Downtown Hospital
Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. An order from a physician or qualified healthcare provider is not required, but the patient must provide a physician/provider name when an appointment is made. If the patient does not have a physician/provider, a list will be provided for selection. All mammogram reports will be sent to the physician/provider, and the patient is responsible for follow-up. Check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage for a screening mammogram.