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A mammogram is a set of X-ray images of the breasts. The American Cancer
Society recommends that women follow its current guidelines for early detection of breast
cancer beginning a regular program of mammography screening at age 40, followed by mammograms
every one to two years.
To schedule a Mammogram, please call 402-5000.
Mammography Services Offered by Roper St.
Francis Healthcare:
- Screening mammograms
- Diagnostic mammograms
- Breast ultrasounds, including cyst aspirations and core biopsy
- Ductography
- Mammotomes
- Wire localizations
Screening mammography ~
Screening mammography is performed on women without symptoms. The purpose is to
look for any early signs of breast cancer. The majority of these mammograms show no
abnormality.
Diagnostic mammography ~
Diagnostic mammography is performed to resolve a particular question related to the
breast. This can be one of several situations:
- Any signs or symptoms related to the breasts, such as a lump,
breast pain, nipple discharge, unexplained skin changes of either breast, or
new or unexplained asymmetry of the breasts
- Personal history of breast cancer
- Breast ultrasounds, including cyst aspirations and core biopsy
- Evaluation of an indeterminate abnormality seen on a screening mammogram
Breast Ultrasound ~
An image using sound waves to further evaluate an abnormality in the breast.
Ductography ~ An x-ray of the ductal system of the breast.
Mammotome ~ A biopsy, small tissue removal, of a breast abnormality.
For more information visit www.breastbiopsy.com
Wire localization ~ A localization of a breast abnormality prior
to surgical removal.
Your doctor will provide you with an order for the mammogram.
Some procedures require patient preparation.
Click here for Patient Preparation Instructions.
Locations for Mammography
Screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds
Mammotomes
 Roper Hospital
Wire Localizations
Roper Hospital
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
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