Understanding Mammography
Routine screening mammograms can help save your life. We want you to feel ready to take charge of your breast health by knowing what to expect from this experience.
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What Is Mammography?
A mammogram is an X-ray examination of your breast. The latest digital mammography technology takes very detailed digital images of your breasts. These images help your doctor detect breast cancers, benign tumors and cysts before you can even feel them.
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When Should I Get a Mammogram?
Many factors determine when you should have a mammogram, such as your family history, risk factors and age. Starting at age 25, you should get a clinical breast exam every 1 to 3 years. If you have a higher-than-average risk of breast cancer, discuss early mammography and ultrasound screening with your health care provider. Otherwise, the baseline age for mammograms is 40, and you should have them done yearly after this age.
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Are There Different Types of Mammograms?
Mammography may be used either for screenings or to diagnose a symptom. A screening mammogram takes an X-ray to detect breast changes when you have no signs of breast cancer. A diagnostic mammogram can diagnose unusual breast changes, such as a lump, pain, nipple thickening or discharge or a change in breast size or shape.
Our Biggest Achievement Is Caring for You
We have been recognized for our commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and care.
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American College of Radiology Breast Center of Excellence
The Edna Owens Breast Center at AdventHealth Gordon and the AdventHealth Redmond Women's Center are both designated as Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast MRI and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.
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American College of Radiology Accreditation
AdventHealth Murray is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for the hospital’s mammography imaging services. ACR accreditation is recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging. With this accreditation, AdventHealth Murray is demonstrating to patients that the hospital is committed to providing safe and quality mammography care. It also documents that AdventHealth Murray meets all requirements for mammography equipment, medical personnel and quality assurance.
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Commission on Cancer Accreditation
AdventHealth Gordon is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, an organization dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.